Dark City (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1950, Dark City is a drama, crime, mystery and romance film directed by William Dieterle, running about 98 minutes. “A tense, tough drama of underworld violence and revenge !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gamblers who "took" an out-of-town sucker in a crooked poker game feel shadowy vengeance closing in on them.
Who’s in it. Dark City stars Charlton Heston as Danny Haley, Lizabeth Scott as Fran Garland, Viveca Lindfors as Victoria Winant and Dean Jagger as Captain Garvey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Dark City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark City (1950)?
- In US, Dark City is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark City worth watching?
- Dark City holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark City?
- Dark City stars Charlton Heston, Lizabeth Scott, Viveca Lindfors, Dean Jagger and Don DeFore.
- When was Dark City released?
- Dark City was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.