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City Across the River (1949)

Movie ★ 6.0 91 min

Crime Drama

Brooklyn youth Frank Cusack, good son and brother by day, is a gang member by night. The Dukes, seemingly likable dead-end-kids, are dangerously involved with racketeer Gaggsy Steens. Despite the efforts of Franks's parents, he and pal Benny get involved in a serious crime. Can Stan Albert, head of the community center, prevent them from becoming full-time crooks?

Maxwell Shane Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 7, 1949
Runtime
91 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0041251
Language

Themes

Cast

Stephen McNally Stephen McNally Stan Albert Thelma Ritter Thelma Ritter Mrs. Katie Cusack Luis van Rooten Luis van Rooten Joe Cusack Jeff Corey Jeff Corey Police Lieutenant Louie Macon Sharon McManus Sharon McManus Alice Cusack Sue England Sue England Betty Maylor Barbara Whiting Barbara Whiting Annie Kane Richard Benedict Richard Benedict Gaggsy Steens Peter Fernandez Peter Fernandez Frank Cusack Al Ramsen Benjamin 'Benny' Wilks Tony Curtis Tony Curtis Mitch (as Anthony Curtis) Mickey Knox Mickey Knox Larry Richard Jaeckel Richard Jaeckel Bull Joshua Shelley Joshua Shelley Theodore 'Crazy' Perrin Joe Turkel Joe Turkel Shimmy Stockton

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Frequently asked questions

What is City Across the River about?
Brooklyn youth Frank Cusack, good son and brother by day, is a gang member by night. The Dukes, seemingly likable dead-end-kids, are dangerously involved with racketeer Gaggsy Steens. Despite the efforts of Franks's parents, he and pal Benny get involved in a serious crime. Can Stan Albert, head of the community center, prevent them from becoming full-time crooks?
Who directed City Across the River?
City Across the River was directed by Maxwell Shane.
Who stars in City Across the River?
City Across the River stars Stephen McNally, Thelma Ritter, Luis van Rooten, Jeff Corey.
When was City Across the River released?
City Across the River is a 1949 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch City Across the River?
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