Movie

Hell Is a City

“Murder money stained his hands....”

★ 6.6(34)19601h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Val Guest
Release date: 1960-04-10
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Hammer Film Productions

Hell Is a City — trailer

About Hell Is a City

Hell Is a City is a 1960 movie in the Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Val Guest, starring Stanley Baker, John Crawford and Donald Pleasence. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 34 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hell Is a City in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set in Manchester, heartland of England's industrial north, Don Starling escapes from jail becoming England's most wanted man. Ruthless villain Starling together with his cronies engineered a robbery that resulted in the violent death of a young girl. Detective Inspector Martineau has been assigned to hunt him down and bring him in. From seedy barrooms, through gambling dens the trail leads to an explosive climax high on the rooftops of the city.

Cast

Stanley Baker

Insp. Harry Martineau

John Crawford

Don Starling

Donald Pleasence

Gus Hawkins

Maxine Audley

Julia Martineau

Billie Whitelaw

Chloe Hawkins

Joseph Tomelty

Furnisher Steele

George A. Cooper

Doug Savage

Vanda Godsell

Lucretia Luske

Dickie Owen

Bragg

Alister Williamson

Sam

Lois Daine

Cecily Wainwright

John Harvey

Fingerprint Officer

Themes & keywords

robberynorthern englandbased on novel or bookpolicefilm noirmurderfugitiveblack and whitepolice inspectorhammerscope

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hell Is a City in Mexico?+

Hell Is a City is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Hell Is a City on Netflix?+

Hell Is a City is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Hell Is a City?+

Hell Is a City has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Hell Is a City?+

Hell Is a City stars Stanley Baker, John Crawford, Donald Pleasence, Maxine Audley and Billie Whitelaw.

When did Hell Is a City come out?+

Hell Is a City is a 1960 movie directed by Val Guest.

What genre is Hell Is a City?+

Hell Is a City is Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed Hell Is a City?+

Hell Is a City was directed by Val Guest.