Street of Shadows (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1953, Street of Shadows is a drama and crime film directed by Richard Vernon, running about 84 minutes. “Every step he took led him to Murder and a woman !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A saloon owner falls in love with the abused wife of a heavy gambler. He is snared into a web of intrigue when an ex-girlfriend is found murdered in his apartment.
Who’s in it. Street of Shadows stars Cesar Romero as Luigi, Kay Kendall as Barbara Gale, Victor Maddern as Danny 'Limpy' Thomas and Edward Underdown as Det. Insp. Johnstone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Street of Shadows has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chilling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Street of Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Street of Shadows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Street of Shadows (1953)?
- In US, Street of Shadows is available to stream on Chilling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Street of Shadows worth watching?
- Street of Shadows holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Street of Shadows?
- Street of Shadows stars Cesar Romero, Kay Kendall, Victor Maddern, Edward Underdown and Simone Silva.
- When was Street of Shadows released?
- Street of Shadows was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.