The Midnight Story(1957)
The strangest manhunt in the history of crime!
Beloved priest Father Thomasino is murdered in a San Francisco alley, and the police have few clues. But traffic cop Joe Martini becomes obsessed with finding the killer; he suspects Sylvio Malatesta. Ordered off the case, Joe turns in his badge and investigates alone. Soon he is a close friend of the Malatesta family, all delightful people, especially lovely cousin Anna. Uncertain whether Sylvio is guilty or innocent, Joe is now torn between old and new loyalties.
Movie: The Midnight Story
Top 10 Billed Cast
Joe Martini
Sylvio Malatesta
Anna Malatesta
Sgt. Jack Gillen
Mama Malatesta
Lt. Kilrain
Pietro "Peanuts" Malatesta
Rosa Cuneo
Charlie Cuneo
Veda Pinelli
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