Night and the City

Night and the City

Year: 1950

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: English

Director: Jules Dassin

CrimeDramaCrime drugs and gangstersGritty crime and ruthless gangstersNoir and dark crime dramas

Set against the nocturnal streets of London, the film follows Harry Fabian, a second‑rate con man constantly hunting his next angle. After years of enduring his schemes, his long‑suffering girlfriend Mary finally reaches her limit when he presses her for yet another loan, sparking a tense confrontation.

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