The Frightened City
“A city terrorised by its own evil!”
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.
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Herbert Lom
Waldo Zhernikov
John Gregson
Det. Insp. Sayers
Sean Connery
Paddy Damion
Alfred Marks
Harry Foulcher
Yvonne Romain
Anya Bergodin
Olive McFarland
Sadie
Frederick Piper
Sgt. Bob Ogle
Marianne Stone
Barmaid
John Stone
Hood
David Davies
Alf Peters
Tom Bowman
Tanky Thomas
Robert Cawdron
Nero
George Pastell
Sanchetti
Patrick Holt
Supt. Carter
Sheena Marshe
Avril
Patrick Jordan
Frankie Farmer
Arnold Diamond
Moffat
Jack Stewart
Tyson
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Lemont
- Screenplay & Story
- Leigh Vance
- Original Score
- Norrie Paramor
- Original Title
- The Frightened City
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Zodiac Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Lemont
Leigh Vance, John Lemont
Norrie Paramor
Desmond Dickinson
Leigh Vance, John Lemont
Department Leadership Roster
Leigh Vance
Screenplay
Norrie Paramor
Original Music Composer
Leigh Vance
Producer
John Lemont
Director
John Lemont
Producer
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Frightened City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Frightened City about?
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.
Who directed The Frightened City?
The Frightened City was directed by John Lemont.
Who stars in The Frightened City?
The principal cast of The Frightened City includes Herbert Lom, John Gregson, Sean Connery, Alfred Marks, Yvonne Romain.
When was The Frightened City released and how long is it?
The Frightened City was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Frightened City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Frightened City was composed by Norrie Paramor.