The Captive City 1952
“NO PUNCHES PULLED...NO TRUTHS UNTOLD!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Networks
- United Artists, Aspen Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Captive City?
Topic: Film "The Captive City" (1952). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1952
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 26, 1952
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- United Artists, Aspen Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 28 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- United Artists, Aspen Productions
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Topic: Film "The Captive City" (1952).
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[1] TMDB: Release date 03/26/1952 (US), Genre: Drama and Crime, Runtime: 1h 31m. Synopsis: A small-town newspaper editor defies threats to expose the mob.
[2] Wikipedia: American crime film noir, directed by Robert Wise, starring John Forsythe. Screenplay based on experiences of Time magazine reporter Alvin M. Josephy Jr., who cowrote the script.
[3] TMDB Cast: John Forsythe, James "Jim" C. Austin, Joan Camden, Marge Austin, Harold J. Kennedy, Don Carey, Marjorie Crossland, Mrs. Margaret Sirak, Victor Sutherland, Murray Sirak, Ray Teal, Chief Gillette, Martin Milner, Phil Harding, Geraldine Hall, Mrs. Nelson, Hal K. Dawson, Clyde Nelson, Ian Wolfe, Rev. Nash, Gladys Hurlbut, Linda Purcy.
[4] IMDb: Directed by Robert Wise. Cast: John Forsythe, Joan
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“A gripping exploration of drama and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Captive City worth watching?
The Captive City holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 28 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Captive City and when was it released?
The Captive City is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1952. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Captive City?
The Captive City was directed by Robert Wise.
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