Pier 23 (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1951, Pier 23 is a crime and mystery film directed by William Berke, running about 58 minutes. “GANGLAND GALAHAD! He's a cop's pet peeve... and a gal's pet passion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pier 23 was one of three hour-long mysteries produced by Lippert Productions for both TV and theatrical release. Each of the three films was evenly divided into two half-hour "episodes," and each starred Hugh Beaumont as San Francisco-based amateur sleuth Dennis O'Brien. In Pier 23, O'Brien first tackles the case of a wrestler who has died of a suspicious heart attack after refusing to lose a match. He then agrees to help a priest talk an escaped criminal into returning to prison. The film's two-part structure leads to repetition and predictability, but it's fun to watch TV's "Ward Cleaver" making like Philip Marlowe.
Who’s in it. Pier 23 stars Hugh Beaumont as Dennis O'Brien, Ann Savage as Ann Harmon, Edward Brophy as Prof. Shicker and Mike Mazurki as Ape Danowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Pier 23 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pier 23 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pier 23 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pier 23 (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pier 23 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pier 23 worth watching?
- Pier 23 holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pier 23?
- Pier 23 stars Hugh Beaumont, Ann Savage, Edward Brophy, Mike Mazurki and Richard Travis.
- When was Pier 23 released?
- Pier 23 was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.