The Midnight Story_
"The strangest manhunt in the history of crime!"
Beloved priest Father Thomasino is murdered in a San Francisco alley, and the police have few clues. But traffic cop Joe Martini becomes obsessed with finding the killer; he suspects Sylvio Malatesta. Ordered off the case, Joe turns in his badge and investigates alone. Soon he is a close friend of the Malatesta family, all delightful people, especially lovely cousin Anna. Uncertain whether Sylvio is guilty or innocent, Joe is now torn between old and new loyalties.
Starring
Tony Curtis, Gilbert Roland, Marisa Pavan
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Midnight Story was released 69 years ago in 1957.
Overview
Beloved priest Father Thomasino is murdered in a San Francisco alley, and the police have few clues. But traffic cop Joe Martini becomes obsessed with findin...
The Midnight Story is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
CAST (20)
Tony Curtis
Joe Martini
Gilbert Roland
Sylvio Malatesta
Marisa Pavan
Anna Malatesta
Jay C. Flippen
Sgt. Jack Gillen
Argentina Brunetti
Mama Malatesta
Ted de Corsia
Lt. Kilrain
Richard Monda
Pietro "Peanuts" Malatesta
Kathleen Freeman
Rosa Cuneo
Herb Vigran
Charlie Cuneo
Peggy Maley
Veda Pinelli
John Cliff
Father Giuseppe
Russ Conway
Det. Sgt. Sommers
CV
Chico Vejar
Frankie Pellatrini
Tito Vuolo
Grocer
Helen Wallace
Mother Catherine
JH
James Hyland
Frank Wilkins
Bobby Barber
Party Guest (uncredited)
Richard Benedict
Pool Player (uncredited)
Audrey Betz
Party Guest (uncredited)
NB
Nina Borget
Party Guest (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Midnight Story about?
Beloved priest Father Thomasino is murdered in a San Francisco alley, and the police have few clues. But traffic cop Joe Martini becomes obsessed with finding the killer; he suspects Sylvio Malatesta. Ordered off the case, Joe turns in his badge and investigates alone. Soon he is a close friend of the Malatesta family, all delightful people, especially lovely cousin Anna. Uncertain whether Sylvio is guilty or innocent, Joe is now torn between old and new loyalties.
How long is The Midnight Story?
The Midnight Story has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in The Midnight Story?
The cast of The Midnight Story includes Tony Curtis, Gilbert Roland, Marisa Pavan, Jay C. Flippen, Argentina Brunetti.
What is the rating of The Midnight Story?
The Midnight Story has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 30 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime