Cry of the City 1948

Critics score:
90 / 100

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A.H. Weiler, New York Times: Cry of the City may be strident at times but its message, story and players are thoroughly effective. Read more

Time Out: Riveting example of Siodmak's skill not only in transforming indifferent material, but in giving the feel of studio noir to location shooting. Read more

Tom Huddleston, Time Out: Film noir doesn't get much murkier than Robert Siodmak's 1948 New York-set immigrant story. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: It's an exciting motion picture, credibly put together to wring out every bit of strong action and tension inherent in such a plot. Read more