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Quick Info

Rating

5.5/10

Release1949

Runtime1h 31m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Universal International Pictures

Movie

City Across the River

1949

1h 31m

5.5

Crime

Drama

Synopsis

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?

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