Guilty Bystander (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1950, Guilty Bystander is a drama and crime film directed by Joseph Lerner, running about 91 minutes. “How innocent can a bystander be?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A drunken ex-cop gets a shot at redemption when his young son is kidnapped after a smuggling deal goes belly up.
Who’s in it. Guilty Bystander stars Zachary Scott as Max Thursday, Faye Emerson as Georgia, Mary Boland as Smitty and Sam Levene as Captain Tonetti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Guilty Bystander has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guilty Bystander page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guilty Bystander tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guilty Bystander (1950)?
- In US, Guilty Bystander is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Guilty Bystander worth watching?
- Guilty Bystander holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guilty Bystander?
- Guilty Bystander stars Zachary Scott, Faye Emerson, Mary Boland, Sam Levene and J. Edward Bromberg.
- When was Guilty Bystander released?
- Guilty Bystander was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.