The Captive City (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1952, The Captive City is a drama and crime film directed by Robert Wise, running about 91 minutes. “NO PUNCHES PULLED...NO TRUTHS UNTOLD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-town newspaper editor defies threats to expose the mob.
Who’s in it. The Captive City stars John Forsythe as James "Jim" C. Austin, Joan Camden as Marge Austin, Harold J. Kennedy as Don Carey and Marjorie Crossland as Mrs. Margaret Sirak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Captive City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Captive City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Captive City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captive City (1952)?
- In US, The Captive City is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Captive City worth watching?
- The Captive City holds an audience score of 6.2 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 The Captive City?
- The Captive City stars John Forsythe, Joan Camden, Harold J. Kennedy, Marjorie Crossland and Victor Sutherland.
- When was The Captive City released?
- The Captive City was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.