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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 »
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The Hoodlum -- Paroled sociopath career criminal Vincent Lubeck betrays his family's trust when he masterminds a complex armored car robbery.
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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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Plot Keywords:

Brother | Robbery | Beautiful Woman | Public Domain | Murder  | See more »

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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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Jack Schwarz Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Brothers Vincent and Johnny Lubeck were played by actual brothers Lawrence Tierney and Edward Tierney (actor Scott Brady is also one of the Tierney brothers). See more »

Goofs

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

Quotes

Prison Warden Stevens: The only extenuating circumstance is that Vincent Lubeck hasn't committed murder... yet!
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