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6.4 / 10(54 votes)IMDbNR19481h 31mUnited States of America

The Street with No Name

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Synopsis

After two gang-related killings in "Center City," a suspect (who was framed) is arrested, released on bail...and murdered. Inspector Briggs of the FBI recruits a young agent, Gene Cordell, to go undercover in the shadowy Skid Row area (alias George Manly) as a potential victim of the same racket. Soon, Gene meets Alec Stiles, neurotic mastermind who's "building an organization along scientific lines." Stiles recruits Cordell, whose job becomes a lot more dangerous.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 14, 1948

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 4, 2007

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William Keighley
Screenplay & Story
Harry Kleiner
Original Score
David Buttolph
Original Title
The Street with No Name
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 31m
Production Studios
20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William Keighley

Screenplay & Story

Harry Kleiner

Original Score & Music

David Buttolph

Director of Photography

Joseph MacDonald

Film Editing

William Reynolds

Producers

Samuel G. Engel

Department Leadership Roster

William Reynolds

Editor

Harry Kleiner

Screenplay

Joseph MacDonald

Director of Photography

William Keighley

William Keighley

Director

Samuel G. Engel

Producer

David Buttolph

Original Music Composer

Kay Nelson

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Street with No Name

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Street with No Name about?

After two gang-related killings in "Center City," a suspect (who was framed) is arrested, released on bail...and murdered. Inspector Briggs of the FBI recruits a young agent, Gene Cordell, to go undercover in the shadowy Skid Row area (alias George Manly) as a potential victim of the same racket. Soon, Gene meets Alec Stiles, neurotic mastermind who's "building an organization along scientific lines." Stiles recruits Cordell, whose job becomes a lot more dangerous.

Who directed The Street with No Name?

The Street with No Name was directed by William Keighley.

Who stars in The Street with No Name?

The principal cast of The Street with No Name includes Mark Stevens, Richard Widmark, Lloyd Nolan, Barbara Lawrence, Ed Begley.

When was The Street with No Name released and how long is it?

The Street with No Name was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.

Who composed the musical score for The Street with No Name?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Street with No Name was composed by David Buttolph.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Street with No Name?

The Street with No Name holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).