At the Edge of the City 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Director
- Carlo Lizzani
- Network
- Elios Film
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video
What is At the Edge of the City?
At the Edge of the City is a 1953 Italian crime film drama directed by Carlo Lizzani. The film is based on real events and features a cast including Massimo Girotti, Marina Berti, and Giulietta Masina.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 16, 1953
- Original language
- IT
- Origin
- Italy
- Studios
- Elios Film
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 6 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~85 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Elios Film
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At the Edge of the City is a 1953 Italian crime film drama directed by Carlo Lizzani. The film is based on real events and features a cast including Massimo Girotti, Marina Berti, and Giulietta Masina. It was shot at the Palatino Studios in Rome and on location. The movie tells the story of a lawyer in Rome who is uncertain about defending a lower-class worker. The film has elements of the neorealist tradition in Italian cinema, updated to a contemporary murder mystery and courtroom drama. At the Edge of the City is classified as a drama and crime film with a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes. The film was released in Italy and is available to rent or buy. Carlo Lizzani began his career as a screenwriter for famous neorealist films before directing this movie.
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Is At the Edge of the City worth watching?
At the Edge of the City holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie At the Edge of the City and when was it released?
At the Edge of the City is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 1953. Release status: Released.
Who directed At the Edge of the City?
At the Edge of the City was directed by Carlo Lizzani.
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