Official movie poster for City of Fear (1959), a thriller film

City of Fear(1959)

A million eyes wide and wild with terror!

6.3(33)1h 21m1959-02-01
Thriller

City of Fear Synopsis

An escaped convict gets a hold of some radioactive material after his escape. Authorities desperately try to find the man that unknowingly is threating the lives of everyone in the city.

City of Fear (1959) is a thriller film directed by Irving Lerner, released on February 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Vince Edwards, Lyle Talbot, John Archer and Steven Ritch. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 33 ratings.

Director:
Irving Lerner
Writers:
Steven Ritch, Robert Dillon
Producers:
Leon Chooluck
Cinematographer:
Lucien Ballard
Composer:
Jerry Goldsmith
Production:
Columbia Pictures
Status:
Released

City of Fear (1959) Trailer

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City of Fear (1959) Original Trailer [FHD]

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CITY OF FEAR (1958) Clip - "84 Hours" - Columbia Pictures Film Noir Classics II

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City of Fear Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 33 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

It's all gone feverish in Los Angeles. City of Fear is directed by Irving Lerner and stars Vince Edwards, Lyle Talbot, John Archer and Steven Ritch. The latter of which co-wrote the screenplay with Robert Dillon. Music is scored by Jerry Goldsmith and cinematography by Lucien Ballard. "Last night a convict by the name of Vince Ryker escaped from San Quentin. After stealing what he believed to contain a pound of…

Reviewed on September 22, 2015

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City of Fear – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch City of Fear online?

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Who stars in City of Fear?

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The main cast of City of Fear (1959) includes Vince Edwards, Lyle Talbot, John Archer, Steven Ritch and Patricia Blair. The film was directed by Irving Lerner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was City of Fear released?

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City of Fear was released on February 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 21m.

Is City of Fear worth watching?

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City of Fear (1959) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for City of Fear?

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