City of Shadows
"The inside story of a criminal empire spawned on city streets...its laws executed in back alleys in bullets and blood"
Overview
After several years of supporting parts, Victor McLaglen once more landed a leading role in Republic's City of Shadows. McLaglen plays Big Tim Channing, an ageing but powerful gangster who raises young newsboy Dan Mason as his own son. Upon reaching adulthood, Mason (John Baer) becomes a law student, with the covert (and illegal) help of Channing. Despite his checkered past, Mason opts for honesty when he falls in love with Fern Fellows (Kathleen Crowley). This decision ultimately spells the doom for Mason's mentor Big Tim.
About City of Shadows (1955)
Released in 1955, City of Shadows is a crime film from Republic Pictures (United States of America). It was directed by William Witney and written by Houston Branch. The cast is led by Victor McLaglen, John Baer, Kathleen Crowley, Anthony Caruso and June Vincent. With a runtime of 1h 10m, the film averages 5.5/10 across 10 TMDB ratings.
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