An escaped convict gets a hold of some radioactive material after his escape. Authorities desperately try to find the man that unknowingly is threating the lives of everyone in the city.
A former Marine is released from prison after serving time for a crime he didn't commit. Upon his release, he discovers that he is being framed for a new crime by the real perpetrators. He must race against time to clear his name and expose the conspiracy before he is apprehended.
City of Fear is a lesser-known but well-crafted film noir that received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. Critics at the time often praised its taut direction and suspenseful atmosphere, though some found the plot predictable. Modern retrospectives tend to highlight its effective use of noir conventions and solid performances.
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Although Lionel Barrymore is credited and appears in the film, his role was largely confined to voice-over narration due to his declining health at the time of filming; he had been suffering from severe arthritis for many years.
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