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The Frightened City (1961)

Movie ★ 6.6 97 min

Crime Drama

A small time thief is recruited by a mobster to help with the racketeering. He doesn't like the job, but with the mob on his back, a femme fatale in his bed and a sick friend to care for, he will have to keep all his wits about him.

John Lemont Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 1, 1961
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt0054898
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Studio
Zodiac Productions

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Cast

Herbert Lom Herbert Lom Waldo Zhernikov John Gregson John Gregson Det. Insp. Sayers Sean Connery Sean Connery Paddy Damion Alfred Marks Alfred Marks Harry Foulcher Yvonne Romain Yvonne Romain Anya Bergodin Olive McFarland Olive McFarland Sadie Frederick Piper Frederick Piper Sgt. Bob Ogle Marianne Stone Marianne Stone Barmaid John Stone John Stone Hood David Davies Alf Peters Tom Bowman Tom Bowman Tanky Thomas Robert Cawdron Nero George Pastell George Pastell Sanchetti Patrick Holt Patrick Holt Supt. Carter Sheena Marshe Avril Patrick Jordan Patrick Jordan Frankie Farmer Arnold Diamond Arnold Diamond Moffat Jack Stewart Jack Stewart Tyson

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Frightened City about?
A small time thief is recruited by a mobster to help with the racketeering. He doesn't like the job, but with the mob on his back, a femme fatale in his bed and a sick friend to care for, he will have to keep all his wits about him.
Who directed The Frightened City?
The Frightened City was directed by John Lemont.
Who stars in The Frightened City?
The Frightened City stars Herbert Lom, John Gregson, Sean Connery, Alfred Marks.
When was The Frightened City released?
The Frightened City is a 1961 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Frightened City?
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