Movie

City of Shadows

“The inside story of a criminal empire spawned on city streets...its laws executed in back alleys in bullets and blood”

★ 5.5(10)19551h 10m

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Good to know

Director: William Witney
Release date: 1955-06-02
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Republic Pictures

About City of Shadows

City of Shadows is a 1955 movie in the Crime genre, directed by William Witney, starring Victor McLaglen, John Baer and Kathleen Crowley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch City of Shadows in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After several years of supporting parts, Victor McLaglen once more landed a leading role in Republic's City of Shadows. McLaglen plays Big Tim Channing, an ageing but powerful gangster who raises young newsboy Dan Mason as his own son. Upon reaching adulthood, Mason (John Baer) becomes a law student, with the covert (and illegal) help of Channing. Despite his checkered past, Mason opts for honesty when he falls in love with Fern Fellows (Kathleen Crowley). This decision ultimately spells the doom for Mason's mentor Big Tim.

Cast

Victor McLaglen

Big Tim Channing

John Baer

Dan Mason

Kathleen Crowley

Fern Fellows

Anthony Caruso

Tony Finetti

June Vincent

Linda Fairaday

Richard Reeves

Angelo Di Bruno

Paul Maxey

Davis, Disbarred Lawyer

Frank Ferguson

District Attorney Hunt

Richard Travis

Phil Jergins

Kay E. Kuter

Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)

Nicolas Coster

Roy Fellows

Fern Hall

Miss Hall

Themes & keywords

law schoolslot machineracketeernewsboy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch City of Shadows in Canada?+

City of Shadows is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is City of Shadows on Netflix?+

City of Shadows is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is City of Shadows?+

City of Shadows has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in City of Shadows?+

City of Shadows stars Victor McLaglen, John Baer, Kathleen Crowley, Anthony Caruso and June Vincent.

When did City of Shadows come out?+

City of Shadows is a 1955 movie directed by William Witney.

What genre is City of Shadows?+

City of Shadows is Crime film.

Who directed City of Shadows?+

City of Shadows was directed by William Witney.