

MovieDramaCrime
The Midnight Story
The strangest manhunt in the history of crime!
6.1(33)19571h 29m
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.
- Director
- Joseph Pevney
- Writers
- Edwin Blum,Edwin Blum
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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
Chico Vejar
Frankie Pellatrini

Tito Vuolo
Grocer

Helen Wallace
Mother Catherine
James Hyland
Frank Wilkins

Bobby Barber
Party Guest (uncredited)

Richard Benedict
Pool Player (uncredited)

Audrey Betz
Party Guest (uncredited)
Nina Borget
Party Guest (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburg
Counterman (uncredited)
Mary Chan
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Spencer Chan
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
W.T. Chang
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Crew
Directing
- Joseph PevneyDirector
- Wilbur MosierAssistant Director
- Joseph E. KenneyAssistant Director
- Adele CannonScript Supervisor
- Bernard WiesenAssistant Director
Writing
- Edwin BlumScreenplay
- Edwin BlumStory
Production
- Robert ArthurProducer
- Foster ThompsonAssistant Production Manager
- Lew LearyUnit Production Manager
- Phil BenjaminCasting Assistant
- Charles BaquetaProduction Coordinator
Camera
- Russell MettyDirector of Photography
- Ledge HaddowAssistant Camera
- Philip H. LathropCamera Operator
- Jack GereghtyStill Photographer
- Roy VaughnAssistant Camera
Editing
- Ted J. KentEditor
- Stanley KallisAssistant Editor
Sound
- Frank SkinnerMusic
- Herman SteinMusic
- Henry ManciniMusic
- Joseph GershensonMusic Supervisor
- Irving GertzMusic
- Henry VarsMusic
- Hans J. SalterMusic
- Henry JanssenSound
Art
- William NunleyProps
- Walter HammondProps
- Solly MartinoProps
- Alexander GolitzenArt Direction
- Russell A. GausmanSet Decoration
- Ray JeffersSet Decoration
- Eric OrbomArt Direction
Costume & Make-Up
- Nevada PennWardrobe Coordinator
- Claire CramerWardrobe Coordinator
- Bill ThomasCostume Design
- Joan St. OeggerHairstylist
- Mark ReedallMakeup Artist
- Merle ReevesHairstylist
- Bud WestmoreMakeup Artist
Crew
- Leon CharlesDialogue Coach