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Port of New York (1949): Cast

Port of New York (1949) movie poster

Port of New York is a 1949 crime drama directed by László Benedek, starring Neville Brand as Ike (Stasser's Henchman), Yul Brynner and Joe Mantell. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Port of New York (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
László Benedek
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Port of New York About?

The premise of Port of New York without spoilers.

A pair of narcotics agents set out to dismantle a ruthless gang of drug dealers known as the Merchants of Death, who hide their operations in the shadows of New York’s bustling harbor. Using vessels that dock at the port, the criminals smuggle large quantities of narcotics, prompting a relentless hunt for justice.

Port of New York Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • man murders a woman
  • man slaps a woman
  • female police officer
  • police
  • ganster
  • new york skyline
  • impersonation
  • rubber raft
  • florentine
  • begins with voice over narration
  • ss florentine ocean liner
  • organized crime
+38 more
  • penn station
  • swimming in the ocean
  • dead body floating in the ocean
  • jumping off a ship
  • back hand slap
  • charles laughton impression
  • drug smuggling
  • man strangles his lover
  • customs inspection
  • missing narcotics
  • coast guard cutter
  • man slaps woman
  • narcotics
  • drugs
  • murder
  • yacht
  • ship
  • nightclub
  • new york city
  • location in title
  • investigation
  • kiss
  • mirror
  • customs
  • 1940s
  • rubber boat
  • stabbed to death
  • taxi
  • fear
  • surveillance
  • interrogation
  • informant
  • dead woman
  • dead woman on floor
  • sexy dress
  • train station
  • strangulation
  • punched in the face
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Cast & crew

Port of New York Cast & Characters

Neville Brand leads the cast as Ike (Stasser's Henchman), with Yul Brynner as Paul Vicola and Joe Mantell as Messenger. Directed by László Benedek; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Port of New York

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From the director

More from László Benedek

More films directed by László Benedek: The Night Visitor, Namu, the Killer Whale, Moment of Danger and Affair in Havana.

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Videos

Port of New York Videos

The clip of Port of New York.

Port of New York (1949) YUL BRYNNER
Cars

Cars in Port of New York

6 cars on screen, including the 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1948 Checker Taxicab.

All 6 cars
  • 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in Port of New York 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
  • 1948 Checker Taxicab in Port of New York 1948 Checker Taxicab Minor role
  • 1946 De Soto De Luxe in Port of New York 1946 De Soto De Luxe Minor role
  • 1948 Pontiac Streamliner Station Wagon in Port of New York 1948 Pontiac Streamliner Station Wagon Minor role
Details

Port of New York Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Rauschgiftbrigade” and “Puerto de Nueva York”.

Also known as
  • Rauschgiftbrigade
  • Puerto de Nueva York
  • La Brigade des stupéfiants
  • 纽约港
  • Narkotika
  • Il porto di New York

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FAQ

Port of New York FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Port of New York, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Port of New York?

Port of New York runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Port of New York released?

Port of New York was released on November 28, 1949.

Who directed Port of New York?

Port of New York was directed by László Benedek.

More films by László Benedek

Who is in the cast of Port of New York?

Port of New York stars Neville Brand as Ike (Stasser's Henchman), Yul Brynner as Paul Vicola and Joe Mantell as Messenger, among 10 credited actors.

Does Port of New York have a post-credit scene?

No. Port of New York has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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