Drama ·Crime · United States of America · 1957 · 1h 29m

The Midnight Story

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Director
Joseph Pevney
Cast
Tony Curtis as Joe Martini Gilbert Roland as Sylvio Malatesta Marisa Pavan as Anna Malatesta Jay C. Flippen as Sgt. Jack Gillen Argentina Brunetti as Mama Malatesta Ted de Corsia as Lt. Kilrain
Crew
Russell Metty — Director of Photography Ted J. Kent — Editor Edwin Blum — Screenplay Edwin Blum — Story Robert Arthur — Producer Bill Thomas — Costume Design
Tagline

The strangest manhunt in the history of crime!

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Joseph Pevney Director Russell Metty Director of Photography Ted J. Kent Editor Edwin Blum Screenplay Edwin Blum Story Robert Arthur Producer Bill Thomas Costume Design
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