The Midnight Story

The Midnight Story

89 mins | Drama, Crime | Aug. 1, 1957

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.

The Midnight Story

89 mins | Drama, Crime | Aug. 1, 1957

The Midnight Story
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.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers Universal International Pictures
Original title The Midnight Story
Directors Joseph Pevney
Writers Edwin Blum

Cast

Tony Curtis

as Joe Martini

Marisa Pavan

as Anna Malatesta

Gilbert Roland

as Sylvio Malatesta

Jay C. Flippen

as Sgt. Jack Gillen

Argentina Brunetti

as Mama Malatesta

Ted de Corsia

as Lt. Kilrain

Richard Monda

as Pietro "Peanuts" Malatesta

Kathleen Freeman

as Rosa Cuneo

Herb Vigran

as Charlie Cuneo

Peggy Maley

as Veda Pinelli

John Cliff

as Father Giuseppe

Russ Conway

as Det. Sgt. Sommers

Chico Vejar

as Frankie Pellatrini

Tito Vuolo

as Grocer

Helen Wallace

as Mother Catherine

James Hyland

as Frank Wilkins

David Leonard

as Father Tomasino

Sammee Tong

as Restaurant Proprietor

Philip Van Zandt

as Vince de Paul

Joe Turkel

as Lothario at Dance