City Across the River (1949)

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?

Directed by: Maxwell Shane

Cast: Stephen McNally, Thelma Ritter, Luis Van Rooten, Jeff Corey, Sharon McManus, Sue England, Barbara Whiting, Richard Benedict, Peter Fernandez, Al Ramsen, Tony Curtis, Mickey Knox

Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Rating: 5.9/10

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