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The Midnight Story
The Midnight Story
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The Midnight Story

1957
1h 29m
Drama
Crime

Status

Released

Release

1957

Runtime

1h 29m

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Storyline

"The strangest manhunt in the history of crime!"

Beloved priest Father Thomasino is murdered in a San Francisco alley, and the police have few clues. But traffic cop Joe Martini becomes obsessed with finding the killer; he suspects Sylvio Malatesta. Ordered off the case, Joe turns in his badge and investigates alone. Soon he is a close friend of the Malatesta family, all delightful people, especially lovely cousin Anna. Uncertain whether Sylvio is guilty or innocent, Joe is now torn between old and new loyalties.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 29m
Jun 4, 1957
Languages
English
Director
Joseph Pevney
Joseph Pevney
Production
Universal International Pictures
Universal International Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

53 Cast Members

Tony Curtis

Tony Curtis

Joe Martini

Gilbert Roland

Gilbert Roland

Sylvio Malatesta

Marisa Pavan

Marisa Pavan

Anna Malatesta

Jay C. Flippen

Jay C. Flippen

Sgt. Jack Gillen

Argentina Brunetti

Argentina Brunetti

Mama Malatesta

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

Lt. Kilrain

Richard Monda

Richard Monda

Pietro "Peanuts" Malatesta

Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman

Rosa Cuneo

Herb Vigran

Herb Vigran

Charlie Cuneo

Peggy Maley

Peggy Maley

Veda Pinelli

John Cliff

John Cliff

Father Giuseppe

Russ Conway

Russ Conway

Det. Sgt. Sommers

Chico Vejar

Frankie Pellatrini

Tito Vuolo

Tito Vuolo

Grocer

Helen Wallace

Helen Wallace

Mother Catherine

James Hyland

Frank Wilkins

Bobby Barber

Bobby Barber

Party Guest (uncredited)

Richard Benedict

Richard Benedict

Pool Player (uncredited)

Audrey Betz

Audrey Betz

Party Guest (uncredited)

Nina Borget

Party Guest (uncredited)

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