Hell Is a City_
"Murder money stained his hands...."
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.
Starring
Stanley Baker, John Crawford, Donald Pleasence
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Hell Is a City was released 66 years ago in 1960.
Overview
Set in Manchester, heartland of England's industrial north, Don Starling escapes from jail becoming England's most wanted man. Ruthless villain Starling toge...
Hell Is a City is a Thriller, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (20)
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
DO
Dickie Owen
Bragg
Alister Williamson
Sam
Lois Daine
Cecily Wainwright
John Harvey
Fingerprint Officer
GF
Geoffrey Frederick
Det. Devery
CH
Charles Houston
Clogger Roach
JB
Joby Blanshard
Tawny Jakes
CM
Charles Morgan
Laurie Lovett
Peter Madden
Bert Darwin
Warren Mitchell
Commercial Traveller
Sarah Branch
Silver Steele
Russell Napier
Superintendent
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What is Hell Is a City about?
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.
How long is Hell Is a City?
Hell Is a City has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Hell Is a City?
The cast of Hell Is a City includes Stanley Baker, John Crawford, Donald Pleasence, Maxine Audley, Billie Whitelaw.
What is the rating of Hell Is a City?
Hell Is a City has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 33 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Thriller
Crime
