The City Stands Trial (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1952, The City Stands Trial is a drama and history film directed by Luigi Zampa, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Turn-of-the-century Naples. Salvatore Ruotolo and his wife are murdered and their bodies are found in different locations. Since the evidence points to a crime by the Neapolitan crime organization, the Camorra, fear and corruption cause serious hindrances to the investigation by police authorities. In charge is a young and courageous judge who, using evidence discovered by chance, tries to reconstruct the story of the double murder. The plot that the judge must unravel is very complicated.
Who’s in it. The City Stands Trial stars Amedeo Nazzari as Prosecutor Antonio Spicacci, Silvana Pampanini as Liliana Ferrara, Paolo Stoppa as Delegato di polizia Perrone and Dante Maggio as Armando, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The City Stands Trial has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The City Stands Trial page.
If you liked it. Fans of The City Stands Trial tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The City Stands Trial (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The City Stands Trial change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The City Stands Trial worth watching?
- The City Stands Trial holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The City Stands Trial?
- The City Stands Trial stars Amedeo Nazzari, Silvana Pampanini, Paolo Stoppa, Dante Maggio and Irène Galter.
- When was The City Stands Trial released?
- The City Stands Trial was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.