The Frightened City

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Crime’s inner circle declares war… on each other!

Synopsis

The Frightened City (1961) follows a criminal accountant who proposes uniting several rival London gangs into a single syndicate controlling the city’s protection rackets. As violence and rivalry escalate among the criminals while police investigate the growing operation, a reluctant burglar becomes entangled in the dangerous scheme. This British crime thriller blends gangland intrigue, urban noir atmosphere, and power struggles within organized crime.

Selected disc options for The Frightened City

Extras
Kino box art
Kino BD-A/US 2026
Studio Canal box art
Studio Canal BD-B/UK 2021
Anchor Bay box art
Anchor Bay DVD-1/US/OOP 2002
Audio Commentary by C. Courtney Joyner and Bruce Scivally has extra
Interview with Matthew Sweet (~26:00) has extra
Stills Gallery - Photos, Posters has extra
Theatrical Trailer (1:30) has extra
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Notes

  • Kino’s Blu-ray is included in the “Brit Noir: Collection I” box set with Cage of Gold (1950) and The Ringer (1952).

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