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The Midnight Story 1957

The murder of priest Father Thomasino in a San Francisco alley leaves the police with few clues. Cop Joe Martini becomes obsessed, suspecting Sylvio Malatesta. Removed from the case, he quits his badge and pursues the killer alone, befriending the Malatesta family. Torn between loyalty to his old and new allies, Joe must decide if Sylvio is guilty.

The murder of priest Father Thomasino in a San Francisco alley leaves the police with few clues. Cop Joe Martini becomes obsessed, suspecting Sylvio Malatesta. Removed from the case, he quits his badge and pursues the killer alone, befriending the Malatesta family. Torn between loyalty to his old and new allies, Joe must decide if Sylvio is guilty.

Does The Midnight Story have end credit scenes?

No!

The Midnight Story does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Midnight Story

Explore the complete cast of The Midnight Story, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Jay C. Flippen

Jay C. Flippen

Sgt. Jack Gillen

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

Lt. Kilrain

Tony Curtis

Tony Curtis

Joe Martini

Tito Vuolo

Tito Vuolo

Grocer

Herb Vigran

Herb Vigran

Charlie Cuneo

Renata Vanni

Renata Vanni

Señora Betgatina (uncredited)

Tina Menard

Tina Menard

Party Guest (uncredited)

Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman

Rosa Cuneo

Bobby Barber

Bobby Barber

Party Guest (uncredited)

Peggy Maley

Peggy Maley

Veda Pinelli

Gilbert Roland

Gilbert Roland

Sylvio Malatesta

Philip Van Zandt

Philip Van Zandt

Vince de Paul (uncredited)

Richard Benedict

Richard Benedict

Pool Player (uncredited)

Helen Wallace

Helen Wallace

Mother Catherine

James Hyland

James Hyland

Frank Wilkins

Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

Lothario at Dance (uncredited)

Argentina Brunetti

Argentina Brunetti

Mama Malatesta

David Leonard

David Leonard

Father Tomasino (uncredited)

Richard Monda

Richard Monda

Pietro "Peanuts" Malatesta

Joe Garcio

Joe Garcio

Party Guest (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburg

Chet Brandenburg

Counterman (uncredited)

James Dime

James Dime

Diner Patron (uncredited)

Chuck Hamilton

Chuck Hamilton

Cop (uncredited)

Anton Northpole

Anton Northpole

Party Guest (uncredited)

Victor Romito

Victor Romito

Party Guest (uncredited)

Hal Taggart

Hal Taggart

Chaperone at Dance (uncredited)

Paul Cristo

Paul Cristo

Party Guest (uncredited)

Spencer Chan

Spencer Chan

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

W.T. Chang

W.T. Chang

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Ralph Montgomery

Ralph Montgomery

Reporter (uncredited)

John Cliff

John Cliff

Father Giuseppe

Sam Finn

Sam Finn

Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)

Nina Borget

Nina Borget

Party Guest (uncredited)

Audrey Betz

Audrey Betz

Party Guest (uncredited)

Jean Ransome

Jean Ransome

Chaperone at Dance (uncredited)

Raoul Freeman

Raoul Freeman

Chaperone at Dance (uncredited)

Russ Conway

Russ Conway

Det. Sgt. Sommers

Rodger Terry

Rodger Terry

Chaperone at Dance (uncredited)

Ernesto Molinari

Ernesto Molinari

Party Guest (uncredited)

John Indrisano

John Indrisano

Card Player (uncredited)

Tony Roux

Tony Roux

Card Player (uncredited)

Edwin Rochelle

Edwin Rochelle

Diner Patron (uncredited)

Chico Vejar

Chico Vejar

Frankie Pellatrini

Marisa Pavan

Marisa Pavan

Anna Malatesta

Tom McDonough

Tom McDonough

Doctor (uncredited)

Paul Weber

Paul Weber

Doctor (uncredited)

Emma Palmese

Emma Palmese

Party Guest (uncredited)

Stephen Soldi

Stephen Soldi

Card Player (uncredited)

Owen Song

Owen Song

Waiter (uncredited)

Mary Chan

Mary Chan

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Theresa Testa

Theresa Testa

Party Guest (uncredited)

Sammee Tong

Sammee Tong

Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited)

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Cars Featured in The Midnight Story

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Explore all cars featured in The Midnight Story, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Buick

1950

Roadmaster

Buick

1956

Super

Cadillac

1955

Fleetwood 75

Cadillac

1954

Funeral Coach

Chevrolet

1954

Bel Air

Chevrolet

1955

Two-Ten

Chrysler

1946

Windsor

De

1956

Soto Firedome Sportsman

Dodge

1955

C-3

Dodge

1940

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The Midnight Story Themes and Keywords

Discover the central themes, ideas, and keywords that define the movie’s story, tone, and message. Analyze the film’s deeper meanings, genre influences, and recurring concepts.


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The Midnight Story Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for The Midnight Story across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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