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title: "The Captive City"
year: 1952
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-captive-city-1952"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 62006
imdb_id: "tt0044476"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Captive City (1952) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Wise
- **Networks / Studios**: United Artists, Aspen Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Forsythe** as *James "Jim" C. Austin*
- **Joan Camden** as *Marge Austin*
- **Harold J. Kennedy** as *Don Carey*
- **Marjorie Crossland** as *Mrs. Margaret Sirak*
- **Victor Sutherland** as *Murray Sirak*
- **Ray Teal** as *Chief Gillette*
- **Martin Milner** as *Phil Harding*
- **Geraldine Hall** as *Mrs. Nelson*
- **Hal K. Dawson** as *Clyde Nelson*
- **Ian Wolfe** as *Rev. Nash*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Captive City online?
The Captive City is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed The Captive City?
The Captive City was directed by Robert Wise.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Captive City — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62006)
- [The Captive City (1952 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Captive_City_(1952_film))
- [The Captive City (1952) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62006-the-captive-city/cast)
- [The Captive City (1952) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044476/)
- [The Captive City (1952) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-captive-city/credits)

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