City in Fear
Synopsis
A psycho-on-the-loose story, about a burned-out newspaper columnist and his circulation-hungry publisher who wants him to turn the killer into Page One news.
Top Cast
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David Janssen
Vince Perrino
Robert Vaughn
Harrison Crawford III
Perry King
Lt. John Armstrong
Mickey Rourke
Tony Pate
William Prince
Harrison Crawford II
Susan Sullivan
Madeleine Crawford
William Daniels
Freeman Stribling
Pepe Serna
Raymond Zavala
Allan Miller
George Weller
M. Emmet Walsh
Sheldon Lewis
Mark Lonow
Henry Zeller
Lane Binkley
Doris Greasza
Christopher Allport
Kenny Reiger
Lane Smith
Brian
Bart Burns
Cindy Eilbacher
Vera
Stephen Keep Mills
Mayor Boylen
Troas Hayes
Felicia Davenport
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Smithee, Jud Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Ruben, Peter Masterson
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- City in Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Avid Home Entertainment, TWI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Smithee, Jud Taylor
Albert Ruben, Peter Masterson
Leonard Rosenman
John Bailey
Fred A. Chulack
Peter Masterson, Ronald Lyon
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Smithee
Director
Jud Taylor
Director
Charles Rosen
Production Design
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Ronald Lyon
Producer
Fred A. Chulack
Editor
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
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 in Fear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City in Fear about?
A psycho-on-the-loose story, about a burned-out newspaper columnist and his circulation-hungry publisher who wants him to turn the killer into Page One news.
Who directed City in Fear?
City in Fear was directed by Alan Smithee, Jud Taylor.
Who stars in City in Fear?
The principal cast of City in Fear includes David Janssen, Robert Vaughn, Perry King, Mickey Rourke, William Prince.
When was City in Fear released and how long is it?
City in Fear was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for City in Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City in Fear was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for City in Fear?
City in Fear holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).