Fear Over the City (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 1975, Fear Over the City is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 125 minutes.

What it’s about. A serial-killer frightens Paris by phoning young ladies at night, telling them insults about their lives. Minos, as he calls himself, wants to prevent the world from free women and he targets at first these ones. Commissaire Letellier is given the investigation and he has hard work with the maniac.

Who’s in it. Fear Over the City stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Commissaire Jean Letellier, Charles Denner as Inspecteur Moissac, Adalberto Maria Merli as Pierre Valdeck / Minos and Rosy Varte as Germaine Doizon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Fear Over the City has been warmly received by audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Fear Over 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 Over the City (1975)?
In CA, Fear Over the 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 Fear Over the City worth watching?
Fear Over the City holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Fear Over the City?
Fear Over the City stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Denner, Adalberto Maria Merli, Rosy Varte and Jean Martin.
When was Fear Over the City released?
Fear Over the City was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.