The Midnight Story (1957)

6.1/10 89 min Drama Crime

Overview

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.

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

Tito Vuolo

Grocer

Helen Wallace

Mother Catherine

Bobby Barber

Party Guest (uncredited)

Richard Benedict

Pool Player (uncredited)

Audrey Betz

Party Guest (uncredited)

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