When a San Francisco priest is murdered, a policeman, who's a close friend, starts an investigation.When a San Francisco priest is murdered, a policeman, who's a close friend, starts an investigation.When a San Francisco priest is murdered, a policeman, who's a close friend, starts an investigation.
Herb Vigran
- Charlie Cuneo
- (as Herburt Vigran)
Bobby Barber
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Richard Benedict
- Pool Player
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn August 1957, this film was shown on a double bill with Tammy and the Bachelor (1957).
- ConnectionsReferenced in Chappaqua (1966)
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One of Tony Curtis' better films of the 1950s.
While "The Midnight Story" is not among Tony Curtis' more famous films, it is among his better films. The fact that it's a story told without spectacle (such as in "The Vikings") might just account for it being lesser-known...but it deserves to be seen and appreciated.
Joe Martini (Curtis) is a cop who is incredibly upset following the brutal murder of a local priest. This kindly man had helped Joe when he lost his family and Joe is determined to investigate the murder on his own when the detectives can find no leads. So he takes a leave of absence and follows up his one very tenuous lead...a man he saw at the funeral who seemed more affected by the priest's death than anyone else. So, Joe befriends Sylvio (Gilbert Roland) and tries to slowly and casually investigate Sylvio's actions the night of the murder. However, something unexpected happens...Sylvio is so taken with his new 'friend' that he invites Joe to live with him and his family. Now, Joe's in a bind...as he's practically family with the man who MIGHT have killed the priest!
The acting is very good in this one and Gilbert Roland and Tony Curtis put in really nice performances. Additionally, the story is well written--with a dandy finale. Well worth your time.
Joe Martini (Curtis) is a cop who is incredibly upset following the brutal murder of a local priest. This kindly man had helped Joe when he lost his family and Joe is determined to investigate the murder on his own when the detectives can find no leads. So he takes a leave of absence and follows up his one very tenuous lead...a man he saw at the funeral who seemed more affected by the priest's death than anyone else. So, Joe befriends Sylvio (Gilbert Roland) and tries to slowly and casually investigate Sylvio's actions the night of the murder. However, something unexpected happens...Sylvio is so taken with his new 'friend' that he invites Joe to live with him and his family. Now, Joe's in a bind...as he's practically family with the man who MIGHT have killed the priest!
The acting is very good in this one and Gilbert Roland and Tony Curtis put in really nice performances. Additionally, the story is well written--with a dandy finale. Well worth your time.
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- planktonrules
- Apr 17, 2018
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- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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