The Living City (1953): Cast
The Living City is a 1953 documentary directed by Haskell Wexler and John W. Barnes, starring James Brill as Narrator (voice). It runs 25 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 25 min
- Directors
- Haskell Wexler and John W. Barnes
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Living City About?
The premise of The Living City without spoilers.
The short examines the birth of early urban‑planning ideas, the missteps that later produced sprawling suburbs and gentrification across modern U.S. cities, and how those developments reshaped daily life, community dynamics, and the local economy.
The Living City Cast & Characters
James Brill plays Narrator (voice) in The Living City. Directed by Haskell Wexler and John W. Barnes.
- Co-director Haskell Wexler
- Co-director John W. Barnes
- James Brill as Narrator (voice)
More from Haskell Wexler and John W. Barnes
More films directed by Haskell Wexler and John W. Barnes, best-rated first: Medium Cool, Latino, The Mask Maker and Introduction to the Enemy.
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The Living City FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Living City, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Living City?
The Living City runs 25 minutes.
When was The Living City released?
The Living City was released in 1953.
Who directed The Living City?
The Living City was directed by Haskell Wexler and John W. Barnes.
More films by Haskell Wexler Who is in the cast of The Living City?
The Living City stars James Brill as Narrator (voice).
Does The Living City have a post-credit scene?
No. The Living City has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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