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City Across the River
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City Across the River

1949-04-07 · 91 min · ★ 6.0

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?

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Directors
Maxwell Shane
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephen McNallyStephen McNallyStan Albert
Thelma RitterThelma RitterMrs. Katie Cusack
Luis van RootenLuis van RootenJoe Cusack
Jeff CoreyJeff CoreyPolice Lieutenant Louie Macon
Sharon McManusSharon McManusAlice Cusack
Sue EnglandSue EnglandBetty Maylor
Barbara WhitingBarbara WhitingAnnie Kane
Richard BenedictRichard BenedictGaggsy Steens
Peter FernandezPeter FernandezFrank Cusack
Al RamsenBenjamin 'Benny' Wilks
Tony CurtisTony CurtisMitch (as Anthony Curtis)
Mickey KnoxMickey KnoxLarry
Richard JaeckelRichard JaeckelBull
Joshua ShelleyJoshua ShelleyTheodore 'Crazy' Perrin
Joe TurkelJoe TurkelShimmy Stockton

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