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DRAMA . 1980 . 2h 16m . 5.1/10

City in Fear_

A psycho-on-the-loose story, about a burned-out newspaper columnist and his circulation-hungry publisher who wants him to turn the killer into Page One news.

Starring David Janssen, Robert Vaughn, Perry King
5.1/10
Rating
2h 16m
Runtime
1980
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A psycho-on-the-loose story, about a burned-out newspaper columnist and his circulation-hungry publisher who wants him to turn the killer into Page One news.

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Cast
David Janssen stars as Vince Perrino in City in Fear.
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Year context
City in Fear was released 46 years ago in 1980.
Overview
A psycho-on-the-loose story, about a burned-out newspaper columnist and his circulation-hungry publisher who wants him to turn the killer into Page One news.
City in Fear is a Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film with a runtime of 2h 16m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
136 min (2h 16m)
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (8 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is City in Fear about?
A psycho-on-the-loose story, about a burned-out newspaper columnist and his circulation-hungry publisher who wants him to turn the killer into Page One news.
How long is City in Fear?
City in Fear has a runtime of 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Who stars in City in Fear?
The cast of City in Fear includes David Janssen, Robert Vaughn, Perry King, Mickey Rourke, William Prince.
What is the rating of City in Fear?
City in Fear has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Thriller TV Movie
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