The Midnight Story (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1957, The Midnight Story is a drama and crime film directed by Joseph Pevney, running about 89 minutes. “The strangest manhunt in the history of crime!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beloved priest Father Thomasino is murdered in a San Francisco alley, and the police have few clues. But traffic cop Joe Martini becomes obsessed with finding the killer; he suspects Sylvio Malatesta. Ordered off the case, Joe turns in his badge and investigates alone. Soon he is a close friend of the Malatesta family, all delightful people, especially lovely cousin Anna. Uncertain whether Sylvio is guilty or innocent, Joe is now torn between old and new loyalties.
Who’s in it. The Midnight Story stars Tony Curtis as Joe Martini, Marisa Pavan as Anna Malatesta, Gilbert Roland as Sylvio Malatesta and Jay C. Flippen as Sgt. Jack Gillen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Midnight Story 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 The Midnight Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Midnight Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Midnight Story (1957)?
- In US, The Midnight Story 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 The Midnight Story worth watching?
- The Midnight Story holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Midnight Story?
- The Midnight Story stars Tony Curtis, Marisa Pavan, Gilbert Roland, Jay C. Flippen and Argentina Brunetti.
- When was The Midnight Story released?
- The Midnight Story was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.