The Midnight Story (1957) - film review

Crime / Film-Noir / Drama

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The Midnight Story is an American crime film first released in 1957, directed by Joseph Pevney. The film stars Tony Curtis, Marisa Pavan, Gilbert Roland, Jay C. Flippen and Argentina Brunetti. It has also been released under the title: Appointment with a Shadow. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Joseph Pevney
Script: Edwin Blum, John Robinson
Photo: Russell Metty
Music: Hans J. Salter
Cast: Tony Curtis (Joe Martini), Marisa Pavan (Anna Malatesta), Gilbert Roland (Sylvio Malatesta), Jay C. Flippen (Sgt. Jack Gillen), Argentina Brunetti (Mama Malatesta), Ted de Corsia (Lt. Kilrain), Richard Monda (Peanuts Malatesta), Kathleen Freeman (Rosa Cuneo), Herb Vigran (Charlie Cuneo), Peggy Maley (Veda Pinelli), John Cliff (Father Giuseppe), Russ Conway (Det. Sgt. Sommers), Chico Vejar (Frankie Pellatrini), Tito Vuolo (Grocer), Helen Wallace (Mother Catherine), James Hyland (Frank Wilkins), Bobby Barber (Party guest), Richard Benedict (Pool player), Ralph Clanton (Trailer Narrator), Chuck Hamilton (Cop), John Indrisano (Card player), David Leonard (Father Tomasino (murdered priest)), Ralph Montgomery (Reporter), Chris Robinson (Boy at dance), Hal Taggart (Chaperone at dance), Sammee Tong (Restaurant proprietor), Joe Turkel (Lothario at dance), Renata Vanni (Señora Bergatina), Philip Van Zandt (Vince de Paul (card player)), Paul Weber (Doctor)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 89 min; B&W
Aka: Appointment with a Shadow

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