The Captive City(1952)
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The Captive City Synopsis
A small-town newspaper editor defies threats to expose the mob.
The Captive City (1952) is a drama and crime film directed by Robert Wise, released on March 26, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars John Forsythe, Joan Camden, Harold J. Kennedy and Marjorie Crossland. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Wise
- Writers:
- Karl Kamb, Alvin M. Josephy, Alvin M. Josephy
- Producers:
- Theron Warth
- Cinematographer:
- Lee Garmes
- Composer:
- Jerome Moross
- Production:
- United Artists, Aspen Productions
- Status:
- Released
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The Captive City (1952) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Captive City, Film Noir, 1952 (the murder of Clyde Nelson)..
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The Captive City Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Forsythe
as James "Jim" C. Austin
Joan Camden
as Marge Austin
- Harold J. Kennedy
Harold J. Kennedy
as Don Carey
- Marjorie Crossland
Marjorie Crossland
as Mrs. Margaret Sirak
Victor Sutherland
as Murray Sirak
Ray Teal
as Chief Gillette
Martin Milner
as Phil Harding
- Geraldine Hall
Geraldine Hall
as Mrs. Nelson
Hal K. Dawson
as Clyde Nelson
Ian Wolfe
as Rev. Nash
Gladys Hurlbut
as Linda Purcy
- Jess Kirkpatrick
Jess Kirkpatrick
as Anderson
Key crew
Directed by Robert Wise, written by Karl Kamb, Alvin M. Josephy and Alvin M. Josephy, produced by Theron Warth.
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The Captive City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 28 ratings.
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The Captive City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Captive City online?
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The Captive City (1952) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Captive City?
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The main cast of The Captive City (1952) includes John Forsythe, Joan Camden, Harold J. Kennedy, Marjorie Crossland and Victor Sutherland. The film was directed by Robert Wise. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Captive City released?
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The Captive City was released on March 26, 1952 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Captive City worth watching?
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The Captive City (1952) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Captive City?
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