City Across the River (1949)
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- 1h 31min
- Crime, Drama
- 04 Jul 1949 (USA)
- Movie
The macho head of an urban community center tries to reform juvenile delinquents.
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| Stephen McNally | ... |
Stan Albert
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| Thelma Ritter | ... |
Mrs. Katie Cusack
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Luis Van Rooten | ... |
Joe Cusack
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| Jeff Corey | ... |
Police Lieutenant Louie Macon
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| Sharon McManus | ... |
Alice Cusack
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| Sue England | ... |
Betty Maylor
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| Barbara Whiting | ... |
Annie Kane
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| Richard Benedict | ... |
Gaggsy Steens
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| Peter Fernandez | ... |
Frank Cusack
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Al Ramsen | ... |
Benjamin 'Benny' Wilks
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Joshua Shelley | ... |
Theodore 'Crazy' Perrin
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| Tony Curtis | ... |
Mitch
(as Anthony Curtis)
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| Mickey Knox | ... |
Larry
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| Richard Jaeckel | ... |
Bull
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| Al Eben | ... |
Detective Kleiner
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| Robert Osterloh | ... |
Mr. Bannon
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| Sara Berner | ... |
Selma
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| Anabel Shaw | ... |
Mrs. Jean Albert
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| Joe Turkel | ... |
Shimmy Stockton
(as Joseph Turkel)
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| Drew Pearson | ... |
Drew Pearson
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Leo Anthony | ... |
Hank (uncredited)
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Joan Baxter | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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| Nicky Blair | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Nesdon Booth | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Ralph Brooks | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Frank Cady | ... |
Shirley's Partner (uncredited)
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Bruce Carruthers | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Bert Conway | ... |
Principal Hayes (uncredited)
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Alfred Croce | ... |
Boy Dancer (uncredited)
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Joe Draper | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Johnny Duncan | ... |
Student in Shop Class (uncredited)
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Charles Flynn | ... |
Leonard (uncredited)
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Jaime Garcia | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Jill Gervon | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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| Sandra Gould | ... |
Shirley (uncredited)
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Duke Green | ... |
Giotto (uncredited)
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| Chuck Hamilton | ... |
Clerk (uncredited)
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Harry Harris | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Pepe Hern | ... |
Pete (uncredited)
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Michael Ireland | ... |
Lew (uncredited)
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Sam LaMarr | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Don McCracken | ... |
Gallagher (uncredited)
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John Michaels | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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| Ralph Montgomery | ... |
Heath (uncredited)
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| Judy Nugent | ... |
Little Girl (uncredited)
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| William J. O'Brien | ... |
Man Ordering Chocolate Cherry (uncredited)
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Gerry Pattison | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Billy Perna | ... |
Little Boy (uncredited)
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| John Pickard | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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Peter Prouse | ... |
Sumter (uncredited)
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Ronnie Ralph | ... |
Jerry (uncredited)
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Sammy Resnick | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Bill Schroff | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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Jack Shutta | ... |
Newsboy (uncredited)
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Billy Snyder | ... |
Cab Driver (uncredited)
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Ruth Tobey | ... |
Lucille Ween (uncredited)
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Harry Wagner | ... |
Janitor (uncredited)
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Danny Welton | ... |
Phil (uncredited)
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Lynn Whitney | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Maxwell Shane | ||
Written by
| Maxwell Shane | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Dennis J. Cooper | ... | (screenplay) (as Dennis Cooper) |
| Irving Shulman | ... | (adaptation) |
| Irving Shulman | ... | (novel "The Amboy Dukes") |
Produced by
| Ben Coleman | ... | associate producer |
| Maxwell Shane | ... | producer |
Music by
| Walter Scharf | ||
Cinematography by
| Maury Gertsman | ||
Editing by
| Ted J. Kent | ||
Art Direction by
| Bernard Herzbrun | ||
| Emrich Nicholson | ||
Set Decoration by
| John P. Austin | ... | (as John Austin) |
| Russell A. Gausman | ||
Costume Design by
| Jay A. Morley Jr. | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Carmen Dirigo | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
| Lilley Dirigo | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Emile LaVigne | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Gilbert Kurland | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Fred Frank | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Leslie I. Carey | ... | sound (as Leslie Carey) |
| Joe Lapis | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| David S. Horsley | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Brooks | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Harry Davis | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Russ Franks | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Maurice Goldberg | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Daniele Amfitheatrof | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Larry Russell | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Walter Scharf | ... | musical director (uncredited) |
| Frank Skinner | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Connie Earl | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Harry B. Friedman | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1949) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
- Empire Universal Films (1949) (Canada) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1949) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1949) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1949) (France) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1949) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Film A/S (1950) (Denmark) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1950) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1950) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (1955) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release) (as Universal-International)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1955) (Belgium) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Brooklyn youth Frank Cusack, good son and brother by day, is a gang member by night. The Dukes, seemingly likable dead-end-kids, are dangerously involved with racketeer Gaggsy Steens. Despite the efforts of Franks's parents, he and pal Benny get involved in a serious crime. Can Stan Albert, head of the community center, prevent them from becoming full-time crooks?
Written by Rod Crawford |
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| Taglines | The shock-drama of our wayward boys and girls ! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Film debut of Peter Fernandez. See more » |
| Goofs | All the actors playing teenage members of the Dukes gang were well into their twenties when the movie was filmed. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Girls in the Night (1953). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | First credited film appearance of Tony Curtis (as Anthony Curtis). See more » |
| Quotes |
Drew Pearson:
[opening speech]
To most of us, the city where juvenile crime flourishes always seems to be 'the city across the river'. But don't kid yourself. It could be your city, your street, your house. Although this story happens in Brooklyn, it could just as well happen in any other large city where slum conditions undermine personal security and take their toll in juvenile delinquency. You may be lucky; you may be living where such conditions don't exist. But for the next 89 minutes, you're a kid named Frankie Cusack, going down a confused road toward gangsterdom, toward murder. You live in Brooklyn, just across the river from Manhattan, where Flatbush meets the slum. You're Frankie Cusack and this is your story. This is the main street of your neighbourhood, where you hang out with your gang. Busy by day, teeming at night. This is your country club, the Happy Times pool room, and this is your street. That tenement over there on the right is 62 years old. You were born there and it's the only home you ever had. See more » |