Movie: City Across the River

Top 10 Billed 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
Al Ramsen

Benjamin 'Benny' Wilks

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    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?

  • Release Date

    1949-04-07

  • Average

    6

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    The studio that gave you The Naked City now gives you...

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    English
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