City of Fear
“A million eyes wide and wild with terror!”
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.
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City of Fear (1959) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Lerner
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Ritch, Robert Dillon
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- City of Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Lerner
Steven Ritch, Robert Dillon
Jerry Goldsmith
Lucien Ballard
Robert Lawrence
Leon Chooluck
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Steven Ritch
Writer
Robert Lawrence
Editor
Robert Dillon
Writer
Leon Chooluck
Producer
Irving Lerner
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 City of Fear
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What is City of Fear about?
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.
Who directed City of Fear?
City of Fear was directed by Irving Lerner.
Who stars in City of Fear?
The principal cast of City of Fear includes Vince Edwards, Lyle Talbot, John Archer, Steven Ritch, Patricia Blair.
When was City of Fear released and how long is it?
City of Fear was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for City of Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City of Fear was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for City of Fear?
City of Fear holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).