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The Hoodlum (1951)

PG  61 min  -  Crime | Drama | Film-Noir   -  5 July 1951 (USA)
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Paroled sociopath career criminal Vincent Lubeck betrays his family's trust when he masterminds a complex armored car robbery.

Director:

Max Nosseck

Writers:

Sam Neuman (screenplay), Sam Neuman (story), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Lawrence Tierney, Allene Roberts and Marjorie Riordan
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lawrence Tierney ...
Vincent Lubeck
Allene Roberts Allene Roberts ...
Rosa
Marjorie Riordan Marjorie Riordan ...
Eileen
Lisa Golm Lisa Golm ...
Mrs. Lubeck
Edward Tierney Edward Tierney ...
Johnny Lubeck
Stuart Randall Stuart Randall ...
Lieut. Burdick
Angela Stevens ...
Christie Lang (as Ann Zika)
John De Simone John De Simone ...
Marty Connell
Tom Hubbard Tom Hubbard ...
Sgt. Schmidt
Eddie Foster Eddie Foster ...
Mickey Sessions
O.Z. Whitehead O.Z. Whitehead ...
Breckenridge
Richard Barron Richard Barron ...
Eddie Bright
Rudy Rama Rudy Rama ...
Harry Hill
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Storyline

Vincent Lubeck is a vicious ex-convict. His criminal activities are despised by his family, but he uses and abuses them in the course of his crimes. Eventually his own brother must stand up to him. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>  

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Film-Noir

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for violence and thematic elements (2005 re-release) See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Jack Schwarz Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

A new print has been made of this film which received its premiere at the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences on 21 May 1999. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Eileen drives Vincent in her car, the same rear projection scene is used twice. See more »

Quotes

Vincent Lubeck: Ma, the Bible gives you 70 years to live. The insurance companies tell you it's 65. The big companies tell you that after 40 years you can't make a buck. Well, I haven't got far to go. When you die, you're a long time dead.
Mrs. Lubeck: And when you are in jail, are you alive?
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