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Cry of the City

A police lieutenant embarks on a complex investigation, balancing his close ties to a family he regards as friends with his relentless pursuit of Martin Rome, a notorious cop-killer.

A wounded petty thief, Martin Rome, remains defiant in his refusal to confess to another crime, despite his lawyer's attempts to clear his name. Meanwhile, a conflicted police lieutenant must investigate a claim that Rome may have committed another crime, navigating his own emotions as he walks the line between sentiment and skepticism. As Rome's desperation grows, he becomes willing to do whatever it takes to protect his girlfriend, putting others at risk of being dragged down with him.

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Info about Cry of the City

Studio(s): 20th Century Fox

Originally Released: United States, Sep 29, 1948

Production Country: United States

Genres:Crime, Drama, Film-Noir