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Terror in the City

  • 19641964
  • 1h 26m
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5.9/10
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Terror in the City (1964)
  • Drama
A boy living in poverty in rural America ventures out into New York City and faces unforeseen obstacles.A boy living in poverty in rural America ventures out into New York City and faces unforeseen obstacles.A boy living in poverty in rural America ventures out into New York City and faces unforeseen obstacles.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Allen Baron
  • Writer
    • Allen Baron
  • Stars
    • Lee Grant
    • Richard Bray
    • Michael Higgins
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  • Director
    • Allen Baron
  • Writer
    • Allen Baron
  • Stars
    • Lee Grant
    • Richard Bray
    • Michael Higgins
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    Lee Grant
    Lee Grant
    • Suzyas Suzy
    Richard Bray
    • Brillas Brill
    Michael Higgins
    Michael Higgins
    • Carlas Carl
    Robert Marsach
    • Pacoas Paco
    Robert Allen
    Robert Allen
    • Brill's Fatheras Brill's Father
    Sylvia Miles
    Sylvia Miles
    • Roseas Rose
    Ruth Attaway
    Ruth Attaway
    • Farmer's Wifeas Farmer's Wife
    Robert Earl Jones
    Robert Earl Jones
    • Farmeras Farmer
    Jaime Charlemagne
    • Rickas Rick
    Charles Jordan
    • Artificial Inseminatoras Artificial Inseminator
    Roscoe Lee Browne
    Roscoe Lee Browne
    • Preacheras Preacher
    Rik Colitti
    • Pickpocketas Pickpocket
    Monroe Arnold
    • Pitchmanas Pitchman
    Debby Bliss
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    • Schoolboyas Schoolboy
    Mel Brown
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    A boy living in poverty in rural America ventures out into New York City and faces unforeseen obstacles.
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    • new york city
    • bicycle
    • independent film
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      Shortly after the initial release, it was re-titled Terror in the City."

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    6/10
    A boy living in poverty in rural America ventures out into New York City and faces unforeseen obstacles
    A story of a boy living in extreme poverty somewhere in rural America.

    He is forced to leave home by his Father for economical reasons (namely, they can no longer afford to house or feed him).

    Hitching a ride to New York City, he is then faced with unforeseen obstacles, including rivals his own age.

    After his encounter with the harsh reality of the city, he is befriended by a "lady of the night" (played by Lee Grant) who protects him, and cares for him.

    From the perspective of a young boy (as I was when I saw this movie), the notion of being kicked-out of one's home at a young age, and having to fend for one's self is nothing less than horrific.

    At the time I saw this film, I didn't think that the title was a particularly good fit, nor did others who saw it with me.

    Unaware of its other title "Pie in the Sky" at the time, I now believe in retrospect that it may have done better theatrically had it been released/distributed as such.

    A sleeper, and an obscure cult-classic to be, I saw this film in 1966 when it was "double-billed" with another (then current) film.

    I give it a modest rating, as I saw it only once. It did undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on me.

    Of the many, many obscure films now available, I have yet to see this under-rated film available in video.
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    • Release date
      • January 1964 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pie in the Sky
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Barbroo Productions
      • Bischoff-Diamond Corporation
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      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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