

The Midnight Story
The strangest manhunt in the history of crime!
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.
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
Storyline
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.
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