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City of Fear (1959)A vicious killer escapes from San Quentin with a cannister of what he believes to be heroin but is actually a radioactive substance that threatens all Los Angeles. Director:Irving Lerner |
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Vince Ryker
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| Lyle Talbot | ... |
Chief Jensen
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John Archer | ... |
Lt. Mark Richards
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Steven Ritch | ... |
Dr. John Wallace
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June Marlowe
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Kelly Thordsen | ... |
Detective Sgt. Hank Johnson
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Joseph Mell | ... |
Eddie Crown
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Sherwood Price | ... |
Pete Hallon
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Jeanne
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Vicious drug dealer Vince Ryker escapes from San Quentin with another prisoner after stabbing a guard to death and stealing what he believes to be a cannister filled with experimental heroin from the prison hospital. In reality the container is filled with cobalt-60, a highly radioactive substance which threatens the entire city if it is somehow opened. The ruthless Ryker dumps his dying cellmate and murders a bypassing motorist, burning his body beyond recognition. Assuming a new identity, Ryker heads for Los Angeles to become reunited with his beautiful girlfriend and Crown, a corrupt businessman and front man for Ryker's drug business. Fully aware of the potential dangers of the situation, the authorities are engaged in race against time to recover the cannister and avoid citywide panic. Written by duke1029@aol.com
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A million eyes wide and wild with terror! See more »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
February 1959 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
I polis tou fovou See more »Company Credits
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Shot in seven days. See more »Goofs
Cobalt-60 is easily shielded and would not have the adverse effects it does if kept in a lead container. See more »Quotes
Eddie Crown: [to Ryker] Those clothes you're wearing look like they were made by a hopped-up tailor. They're even pulling cops out of retirement to look for you.See more »
This film begins with a guy breaking out of prison. This man (Vince Edwards) is incredibly ruthless--even for an escaped prisoner. He kills several folks throughout the film--such as a prison guard, an innocent guy in a car and several others. This coldness really was excellent--making the character very compelling.
There is a strange (and VERY unbelievable twist). On his way out of prison, he stole what he THOUGHT was heroin from the infirmary--and he plans on selling it and making a fortune. However, it's actually a super-radioactive substance and if it's released from its steel case, it could kill thousands. Now what would heroin or super-radioactive stuff be doing in a prison in the first place?! I have no idea and it IS a huge plot problem. However, because the rest of the film is so good, it's something you can overlook. Taut--with great music and tense moments. The DVD case says it's film noir--and it is definitely noir-ish. Worth seeing.