The Beast of the City
"Beware the hunters who stalk their prey through city jungles!"
Originally released in 1932. The Beast of the City is a crime/drama film. directed by Charles Brabin. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Huston, Jean Harlow, and Wallace Ford
Synopsis
Police Chief Jim Fitzpatrick is after gangster Sam Belmonte. He uses his police detective brother Ed to watch over Daisy who is associated with Belmonte but things don't go as planned.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Walter Huston
as Captain James "Jim" Fitzpatrick aka Fighting Fitz
Jean Harlow
as Daisy Stevens aka Mildred Beaumont
Wallace Ford
as Detective Ed Fitzpatrick
Jean Hersholt
as Samuel "Sam" Belmonte
Dorothy Peterson
as Mary Fitzpatrick
Tully Marshall
as Defence Attorney Michaels
Emmett Corrigan
as Chief of Police "Burt" Burton
Warner Richmond
as Detective Tom
Sandy Roth
as Lieutenant John "Mac" Majkowski
J. Carrol Naish
as Pietro Cholo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Beast of the City about?
Police Chief Jim Fitzpatrick is after gangster Sam Belmonte. He uses his police detective brother Ed to watch over Daisy who is associated with Belmonte but things don't go as planned.
Who directed The Beast of the City?
The Beast of the City was directed by Charles Brabin.
How long is The Beast of the City?
The Beast of the City has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Beast of the City released?
The Beast of the City was released on February 13, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Beast of the City?
The main cast of The Beast of the City includes Walter Huston, Jean Harlow, Wallace Ford, Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Peterson.