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Hoodlum Empire (1952)

98 min  -  Film-Noir | Crime | Drama  -   15 April 1952 (USA)
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A former gangster who joined the army during World War II and became a hero is now leading a respectable life... See full summary »

Director:

Joseph Kane

Writers:

Robert Considine (story), Bruce Manning (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brian Donlevy ...
Sen. Bill Stephens
Claire Trevor ...
Connie Williams
Forrest Tucker ...
Charley Pignatalli
Vera Ralston Vera Ralston ...
Marte Dufour
Luther Adler Luther Adler ...
Nick Mancani
John Russell John Russell ...
Joe Gray
Gene Lockhart ...
Sen. Tower
Grant Withers Grant Withers ...
Rev. Simon Andrews
Taylor Holmes Taylor Holmes ...
Benjamin Lawton
Roy Barcroft Roy Barcroft ...
Morris Draper
William Murphy William Murphy ...
Pete Dailey
Richard Jaeckel Richard Jaeckel ...
Ted Dawson
Don Beddoe Don Beddoe ...
Sen. Blake
Roy Roberts Roy Roberts ...
Police Chief Tayls
Richard Benedict Richard Benedict ...
Silky Tanner
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Storyline

A former gangster who joined the army during World War II and became a hero is now leading a respectable life, out of the rackets. However, when he is called before a grand jury probing organized crime activities, his former colleagues in the mob are afraid he'll spill the beans, and prepare to take measures to ensure that he doesn't. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Taglines:

Nation's Billion Dollar Racket Exposed!

Genres:

Film-Noir | Crime | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Au royaume des crapules See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | West Germany:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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