Fear in the City (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1976, Fear in the City is an action and crime film directed by Giuseppe Rosati, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The film focuses on Murri; the token maverick cop. He is called in after a bunch of criminals pull off a successful prison break and spend the night picking off various informers and people they don't like. Murri investigates; hooking up with one of the criminal's nieces along the way. He uses his own methods; which mostly involve breaking all the rules, and thus comes under a lot of scrutiny from his superiors who don't take too kindly to the cop's way of working.
Who’s in it. Fear in the City stars Maurizio Merli as Murri, James Mason as Prosecutor, Raymond Pellegrin as Lettieri and Silvia Dionisio as Laura Masoni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fear in the City has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fear in the City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fear in the City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fear in the City (1976)?
- In US, Fear in the City is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fear in the City worth watching?
- Fear in the City holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fear in the City?
- Fear in the City stars Maurizio Merli, James Mason, Raymond Pellegrin, Silvia Dionisio and Fausto Tozzi.
- When was Fear in the City released?
- Fear in the City was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.