Roaring City (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1951, Roaring City is a crime film directed by William Berke, running about 59 minutes. “PISTOL POINT SUSPENSE...ON THE STREET OF THE ROARING CITY” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A San Francisco private eye finds himself under suspicion while investigating a prizefighter's murder.
Who’s in it. Roaring City stars Hugh Beaumont as Dennis O'Brien, Edward Brophy as 'Professor' Fredrick Simpson Schicka, Richard Travis as Inspector Bruger and Joan Valerie as Irma Rand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Roaring City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roaring City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roaring City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roaring City (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roaring City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roaring City worth watching?
- Roaring City holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roaring City?
- Roaring City stars Hugh Beaumont, Edward Brophy, Richard Travis, Joan Valerie and Wanda McKay.
- When was Roaring City released?
- Roaring City was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.