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The Midnight Story
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The Midnight Story

1957-06-04 · 89 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Crime

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.

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Directors
Joseph Pevney
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tony CurtisTony CurtisJoe Martini
Gilbert RolandGilbert RolandSylvio Malatesta
Marisa PavanMarisa PavanAnna Malatesta
Jay C. FlippenJay C. FlippenSgt. Jack Gillen
Argentina BrunettiArgentina BrunettiMama Malatesta
Ted de CorsiaTed de CorsiaLt. Kilrain
Richard MondaRichard MondaPietro "Peanuts" Malatesta
Kathleen FreemanKathleen FreemanRosa Cuneo
Herb VigranHerb VigranCharlie Cuneo
Peggy MaleyPeggy MaleyVeda Pinelli
John CliffJohn CliffFather Giuseppe
Russ ConwayRuss ConwayDet. Sgt. Sommers
Chico VejarFrankie Pellatrini
Tito VuoloTito VuoloGrocer
Helen WallaceHelen WallaceMother Catherine
James HylandFrank Wilkins
Bobby BarberBobby BarberParty Guest (uncredited)
Richard BenedictRichard BenedictPool Player (uncredited)
Audrey BetzAudrey BetzParty Guest (uncredited)
Nina BorgetParty Guest (uncredited)

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