The Mayor of Hell (1933): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1933 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1933, The Mayor of Hell is a drama and krimi film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 90 minutes. “Rips the Lid from an Inferno of Human Passions!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Members of a teenage gang are sent to the State Reformatory, presided over by the callous Thompson. Soon Patsy Gargan, a former gangster appointed Deputy Commissioner, arrives and takes over the administration to run the place on radical principles. Thompson needs a quick way to discredit him.
Who’s in it. The Mayor of Hell stars James Cagney as Richard 'Patsy' Gargan, Madge Evans as Dorothy Griffith, Frankie Darro as James 'Jimmie' Smith and Dudley Digges as Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Mayor of Hell has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mayor of Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mayor of Hell tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Mayor of Hell (1933)?
- In USA, The Mayor of Hell is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mayor of Hell worth watching?
- The Mayor of Hell holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mayor of Hell?
- The Mayor of Hell stars James Cagney, Madge Evans, Frankie Darro, Dudley Digges and Arthur Byron.
- When was The Mayor of Hell released?
- The Mayor of Hell was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.