The Naked City

Where to Watch The Naked City (1948) (Legally)

The soul of a city. Her glory stripped! Her passion bared!
Mar 4, 1948 US 96 min NR
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283 votes
Crime Mystery Thriller
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1948), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Crime, Mystery, Thriller, with a runtime around 96 minutes.

Top billed names include Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Duff, Dorothy Hart, Don Taylor.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

new york city, narration, film noir, murder, docudrama, semi-documentary, procedural

Official trailer

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Plot

After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder.

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Main cast

Barry Fitzgerald
Barry Fitzgerald
as Lt. Dan Muldoon
Howard Duff
Howard Duff
as Frank Niles
Dorothy Hart
Dorothy Hart
as Ruth Morrison
Don Taylor
Don Taylor
as Jimmy Halloran
Frank Conroy
Frank Conroy
as Captain Donahue
Ted de Corsia
Ted de Corsia
as Willy Garzah
House Jameson
House Jameson
as Dr. Lawrence Stoneman
Anne Sargent
Anne Sargent
as Mrs. Halloran
Adelaide Klein
Adelaide Klein
as Mrs. Batory
Grover Burgess
Grover Burgess
as Mr. Batory