Kansas City Confidential (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1952, Kansas City Confidential is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 100 minutes. “The Crime That Shocked The Nation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-convict sets out to uncover who framed him for an armored car robbery.
Who’s in it. Kansas City Confidential stars John Payne as Joe Rolfe, Coleen Gray as Helen Foster, Preston Foster as Tim Foster and Neville Brand as Boyd Kane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Kansas City Confidential has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kansas City Confidential page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kansas City Confidential tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kansas City Confidential (1952)?
- In US, Kansas City Confidential is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kansas City Confidential worth watching?
- Kansas City Confidential holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kansas City Confidential?
- Kansas City Confidential stars John Payne, Coleen Gray, Preston Foster, Neville Brand and Lee Van Cleef.
- When was Kansas City Confidential released?
- Kansas City Confidential was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.