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The Midnight Story 1957 Directed by Joseph Pevney

The strangest manhunt in the history of crime!

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Crime , Drama
Release Date 4 June 1957
89 mins
Cast
Tony Curtis Joe Martini
Gilbert Roland Sylvio Malatesta
Marisa Pavan Anna Malatesta
Jay C. Flippen Sgt. Jack Gillen
Argentina Brunetti Mama Malatesta
Ted de Corsia Lt. Kilrain
Richard Monda Pietro "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 (uncredited)
Richard Benedict Pool Player (uncredited)
Audrey Betz Party Guest (uncredited)
Nina Borget Party Guest (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg Counterman (uncredited)
Mary Chan Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Spencer Chan Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
W.T. Chang Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Paul Cristo Party Guest (uncredited)
James Dime Diner Patron (uncredited)
Sam Finn Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
Raoul Freeman Chaperone at Dance (uncredited)
Joe Garcio Party Guest (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton Cop (uncredited)
John Indrisano Card Player (uncredited)
David Leonard Father Tomasino (uncredited)
Tom McDonough Doctor (uncredited)
Tina Menard Party Guest (uncredited)
Ernesto Molinari Party Guest (uncredited)
Ralph Montgomery Reporter (uncredited)
Anton Northpole Party Guest (uncredited)
Emma Palmese Party Guest (uncredited)
Jean Ransome Chaperone at Dance (uncredited)
Chris Robinson Boy at Dance (uncredited)
Edwin Rochelle Diner Patron (uncredited)
Victor Romito Party Guest (uncredited)
Tony Roux Card Player (uncredited)
Stephen Soldi Card Player (uncredited)
Owen Song Waiter (uncredited)
Hal Taggart Chaperone at Dance (uncredited)
Rodger Terry Chaperone at Dance (uncredited)
Theresa Testa Party Guest (uncredited)
Sammee Tong Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited)
Joe Turkel Lothario at Dance (uncredited)
Philip Van Zandt Vince de Paul (uncredited)
Renata Vanni SeƱora Betgatina (uncredited)
Paul Weber Doctor (uncredited)