City Across the River
“The studio that gave you The Naked City now gives you...”
Synopsis
Brooklyn youth Frank Cusack, good son and brother by day, is a gang member by night. The Dukes, seemingly likable dead-end-kids, are dangerously involved with racketeer Gaggsy Steens. Despite the efforts of Franks's parents, he and pal Benny get involved in a serious crime. Can Stan Albert, head of the community center, prevent them from becoming full-time crooks?
Top Cast
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Stephen McNally
Stan Albert
Thelma Ritter
Mrs. Katie Cusack
Luis van Rooten
Joe Cusack
Jeff Corey
Police Lieutenant Louie Macon
Sharon McManus
Alice Cusack
Sue England
Betty Maylor
Barbara Whiting
Annie Kane
Richard Benedict
Gaggsy Steens
Peter Fernandez
Frank Cusack
Al Ramsen
Benjamin 'Benny' Wilks
Tony Curtis
Mitch (as Anthony Curtis)
Mickey Knox
Larry
Richard Jaeckel
Bull
Joshua Shelley
Theodore 'Crazy' Perrin
Joe Turkel
Shimmy Stockton
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maxwell Shane
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Shane, Dennis J. Cooper
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- City Across the River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maxwell Shane
Maxwell Shane, Dennis J. Cooper, Irving Shulman
Walter Scharf
Maury Gertsman
Ted J. Kent
Maxwell Shane
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Maxwell Shane
Producer
Maxwell Shane
Director
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
Dennis J. Cooper
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About City Across the River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City Across the River about?
Brooklyn youth Frank Cusack, good son and brother by day, is a gang member by night. The Dukes, seemingly likable dead-end-kids, are dangerously involved with racketeer Gaggsy Steens. Despite the efforts of Franks's parents, he and pal Benny get involved in a serious crime. Can Stan Albert, head of the community center, prevent them from becoming full-time crooks?
Who directed City Across the River?
City Across the River was directed by Maxwell Shane.
Who stars in City Across the River?
The principal cast of City Across the River includes Stephen McNally, Thelma Ritter, Luis van Rooten, Jeff Corey, Sharon McManus.
When was City Across the River released and how long is it?
City Across the River was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for City Across the River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City Across the River was composed by Walter Scharf.
Is City Across the River based on a book or true story?
City Across the River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Irving Shulman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for City Across the River?
City Across the River holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).