Damned City! (1954): cast, story & where to watch

1954 · Film · ★ 7.8

Damned City! poster

Released in 1954, Damned City! is a comedy and drama film directed by Ismael Rodríguez, running about 92 minutes. “A dramatical comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A humble provincial writer who wants to publish his first book offers it to a film producer who is looking for locations for a film at that time. The novelist's family then moves to the big city, where they will have to face many adversities that will make them wish they had never left their village.

Who’s in it. Damned City! stars Fernando Soler as Dr. Antonio Arenas, Martha Mijares as Virginia Arenas, Anita Blanch as Mrs. María and Julio Aldama as Guadalupe Godínez, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Damned City! has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Damned City! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Damned City! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Damned City! (1954)?
In US, Damned City! is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Damned City! worth watching?
Damned City! holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Damned City!?
Damned City! stars Fernando Soler, Martha Mijares, Anita Blanch, Julio Aldama and Carlos Orellana.
When was Damned City! released?
Damned City! was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.