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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.

CAST (15)

Stephen McNally

Stephen McNally

Thelma Ritter

Mrs. Katie Cusack

Luis van Rooten

Luis van Rooten

Jeff Corey

Police Lieutenant Louie Macon

Sharon McManus

Sharon McManus

Alice Cusack

Sue England

Barbara Whiting

Barbara Whiting

Richard Benedict

Richard Benedict

Peter Fernandez

Peter Fernandez

Frank Cusack

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Al Ramsen

Benjamin 'Benny' Wilks

Tony Curtis

Mitch (as Anthony Curtis)

Mickey Knox

Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel

Joshua Shelley

Joshua Shelley

Theodore 'Crazy' Perrin

Joe Turkel

Shimmy Stockton

DETAILS

Release

April 7, 1949

Status

Released

Runtime

91 min (1h 31m)

Country

United States

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.

GENRES (2)

Crime Drama