The Frightened City (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1961, The Frightened City is a drama and crime film directed by John Lemont, running about 97 minutes. “A city terrorised by its own evil!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small time thief is recruited by a mobster to help with the racketeering. He doesn't like the job, but with the mob on his back, a femme fatale in his bed and a sick friend to care for, he will have to keep all his wits about him.
Who’s in it. The Frightened City stars Herbert Lom as Waldo Zhernikov, John Gregson as Det. Insp. Sayers, Sean Connery as Paddy Damion and Alfred Marks as Harry Foulcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Frightened City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Frightened City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Frightened City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Frightened City (1961)?
- In US, The Frightened City is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Frightened City worth watching?
- The Frightened City holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Frightened City?
- The Frightened City stars Herbert Lom, John Gregson, Sean Connery, Alfred Marks and Yvonne Romain.
- When was The Frightened City released?
- The Frightened City was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.