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Still from Dark City — Dark City (1950) — William DieterlePhotographed by Victor Milner

Poster for Dark City

William Dieterle

Dark City

English / 1950 / 1h 38m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Thriller

Letterboxd: 3.32/5·2.3K ratings·518 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Gamblers who "took" an out-of-town sucker in a crooked poker game feel shadowy vengeance closing in on them.

Included in
April 2021
Position 33
Included in
The Gamblers
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam Dieterle

WriterLawrence B. Marcus, John Meredyth Lucas

CinematographerVictor Milner

Composer

EditorWarren Low

ProducerHal B. Wallis

Cast

Charlton Hestonas Danny Haley

Lizabeth Scottas Fran Garland

Viveca Lindforsas Victoria Winant

Dean Jaggeras Captain Garvey

Don DeForeas Arthur Winant

Jack Webbas Augie

Ed Begleyas Barney

Harry Morganas Soldier

Walter Sandeas Swede

Mark Keuningas Billy Winant

Mike Mazurkias Sidney Winant

Byron Foulgeras Motel Manager (uncredited)

Hazel Dohlmanas Casino Patron (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Poster for All That Money Can Buy (a.k.a. The Devil and Daniel Webster)

All That Money Can Buy (a.k.a. The Devil and Daniel Webster)1941

Both directed by William Dieterle

Dark City (1950) | Criteria