The Beast of the City
“Beware the hunters who stalk their prey through city jungles!”
Synopsis
Police Chief Jim Fitzpatrick is after gangster Sam Belmonte. He uses his police detective brother Ed to watch over Daisy who is associated with Belmonte but things don't go as planned.
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Walter Huston
Captain James "Jim" Fitzpatrick aka Fighting Fitz
Jean Harlow
Daisy Stevens aka Mildred Beaumont
Wallace Ford
Detective Ed Fitzpatrick
Jean Hersholt
Samuel "Sam" Belmonte
Dorothy Peterson
Mary Fitzpatrick
Tully Marshall
Defence Attorney Michaels
Emmett Corrigan
Chief of Police "Burt" Burton
Warner Richmond
Detective Tom
Sandy Roth
Lieutenant John "Mac" Majkowski
J. Carrol Naish
Pietro Cholo
John Miljan
District Attorney
Edward Brophy
Police Dispatcher (uncredited)
Betty Mae Crane
Helen - Fitzpatrick Twin (uncredited)
Beverly Crane
Madison - Fitzpatrick Twin (uncredited)
Dorothy Granger
Drunken Girl Singing at Party (uncredited)
Frank LaRue
Policeman #3 on Telephone (uncredited)
Nat Pendleton
Abe Gorman (uncredited)
Mickey Rooney
Mickey Fitzpatrick (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Brabin
- Screenplay & Story
- W.R. Burnett, Ben Hecht
- Original Title
- The Beast of the City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Brabin
W.R. Burnett, Ben Hecht
Norbert Brodine
Anne Bauchens
Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Brabin
Director
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Ben Hecht
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beast of the City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beast of the City about?
Police Chief Jim Fitzpatrick is after gangster Sam Belmonte. He uses his police detective brother Ed to watch over Daisy who is associated with Belmonte but things don't go as planned.
Who directed The Beast of the City?
The Beast of the City was directed by Charles Brabin.
Who stars in The Beast of the City?
The principal cast of The Beast of the City includes Walter Huston, Jean Harlow, Wallace Ford, Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Peterson.
When was The Beast of the City released and how long is it?
The Beast of the City was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beast of the City?
The Beast of the City holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).