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City Across the River

NR1h 31m1949Maxwell Shane
IMDb: 6.3/10
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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?

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DelinquentJuvenile Delinquent

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What is City Across the River (1949) 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 stars in City Across the River?

City Across the River stars Stephen McNally (Stan Albert), Thelma Ritter (Mrs. Katie Cusack), Luis van Rooten (Joe Cusack), Jeff Corey (Police Lieutenant Louie Macon), Sharon McManus (Alice Cusack). The film was directed by Maxwell Shane.

How long is City Across the River?

City Across the River has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated NR.

Is City Across the River worth watching?

City Across the River holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Crime, Drama, Film-Noir are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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