An American expat and con artist (Richard Widmark) attempts hustle his way through the dingy and unforgiving London underworld with hopes of making it as a wrestling manager. Jules Dassin's Night in the City is a tough, unique (though owing a little to The Third Man), exquisitely filmed noir with Widmark unsurprisingly perfect playing a weasel. The supporting cast is first rate.
*** 1/2 out of ****
