The Frightened City(1961)
A city terrorised by its own evil!
The Frightened City Synopsis
A small time thief is recruited by a mobster to help with the racketeering. He doesn't like the job, but with the mob on his back, a femme fatale in his bed and a sick friend to care for, he will have to keep all his wits about him.
The Frightened City (1961) is a crime and drama film directed by John Lemont, released on September 1, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Herbert Lom, John Gregson, Sean Connery and Alfred Marks. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- John Lemont
- Writers:
- John Lemont, Leigh Vance, Leigh Vance
- Producers:
- Leigh Vance, John Lemont
- Cinematographer:
- Desmond Dickinson
- Composer:
- Norrie Paramor
- Production:
- Zodiac Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Frightened City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Herbert Lom
as Waldo Zhernikov
John Gregson
as Det. Insp. Sayers
Sean Connery
as Paddy Damion
Alfred Marks
as Harry Foulcher
Yvonne Romain
as Anya Bergodin
Olive McFarland
as Sadie
Frederick Piper
as Sgt. Bob Ogle
Marianne Stone
as Barmaid
John Stone
as Hood
David Davies
as Alf Peters
Tom Bowman
as Tanky Thomas
- Robert Cawdron
Robert Cawdron
as Nero
Key crew
Directed by John Lemont, written by John Lemont, Leigh Vance and Leigh Vance, produced by Leigh Vance and John Lemont.
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The Frightened City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 28 ratings.
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The Frightened City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Frightened City online?
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The Frightened City (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Frightened City?
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The main cast of The Frightened City (1961) includes Herbert Lom, John Gregson, Sean Connery, Alfred Marks and Yvonne Romain. The film was directed by John Lemont. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Frightened City released?
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The Frightened City was released on September 1, 1961 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Frightened City worth watching?
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The Frightened City (1961) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.