Hell Is a City (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1960, Hell Is a City is a thriller and crime film directed by Val Guest, running about 98 minutes. “Murder money stained his hands....” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in Manchester, heartland of England's industrial north, Don Starling escapes from jail becoming England's most wanted man. Ruthless villain Starling together with his cronies engineered a robbery that resulted in the violent death of a young girl. Detective Inspector Martineau has been assigned to hunt him down and bring him in. From seedy barrooms, through gambling dens the trail leads to an explosive climax high on the rooftops of the city.
Who’s in it. Hell Is a City stars Stanley Baker as Insp. Harry Martineau, John Crawford as Don Starling, Donald Pleasence as Gus Hawkins and Maxine Audley as Julia Martineau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Hell Is a 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 Hell Is a City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell Is a City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell Is a City (1960)?
- In US, Hell Is a City is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hell Is a City worth watching?
- Hell Is a City holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hell Is a City?
- Hell Is a City stars Stanley Baker, John Crawford, Donald Pleasence, Maxine Audley and Billie Whitelaw.
- When was Hell Is a City released?
- Hell Is a City was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.