Night and the City (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1950, Night and the City is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 95 minutes. “The inside story of London after dark.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Londoner Harry Fabian is a second-rate con man looking for an angle. After years of putting up with Harry's schemes, his girlfriend, Mary, becomes fed up when he taps her for yet another loan.
Who’s in it. Night and the City stars Richard Widmark as Harry Fabian, Gene Tierney as Mary Bristol, Googie Withers as Helen Nosseross and Hugh Marlowe as Adam Dunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Night and the City has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night and the City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night and the City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night and the City (1950)?
- In US, Night and the City is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night and the City worth watching?
- Night and the City holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Night and the City?
- Night and the City stars Richard Widmark, Gene Tierney, Googie Withers, Hugh Marlowe and Francis L. Sullivan.
- When was Night and the City released?
- Night and the City was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.