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CRIME . 1949 . 1h 31m . 5.5/10

City Across the River_

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

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?

Starring Stephen McNally, Thelma Ritter, Luis van Rooten
5.5/10
Rating
1h 31m
Runtime
1949
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The studio that gave you The Naked City now gives you...

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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Cast
Stephen McNally stars as Stan Albert in City Across the River.
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Year context
City Across the River was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Overview
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 wit...
City Across the River is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 31m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (8 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is City Across the River 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?
How long is City Across the River?
City Across the River has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in City Across the River?
The cast of City Across the River includes Stephen McNally, Thelma Ritter, Luis van Rooten, Jeff Corey, Sharon McManus.
What is the rating of City Across the River?
City Across the River has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

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Crime Drama
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