Damn Citizen (1958)

Based on a true story, this film tells of a police chief hired to wipe out corruption in the Louisiana State Police.

Director:

Robert Gordon

Writer:

Stirling Silliphant

Stars:

Keith Andes, Margaret Hayes, Gene Evans

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Keith Andes	...	Col. Francis C. Grevemberg
Margaret Hayes	...	Dorothy Grevemberg (as Maggie Hayes)
Gene Evans	...	Maj. Al Arthur
Lynn Bari	...	Pat Noble
Jeffrey Stone	...	Paul Musso
Edward Platt	...	Joseph Kosta (as Edward C. Platt)
Ann Robinson	...	Cleo
Sam Buffington	...	DeButts
Clegg Hoyt	...	Sheriff Lloyd
Kendall Clark	...	Col. Tom Hastings
Rusty Lane	...	Police Insp. Sweeney
Charles Horvath	...	Lt. Palmer
Carolyn Kearney	...	Nancy Sweeney
Aaron M. Kohn	...	Himself
J.D. Grey	...	Himself (as Reverend Dr. J.D. Grey)

Storyline

Based on a true story, this film tells of a police chief hired to wipe out corruption in the Louisiana State Police.

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Plot Keywords:

police | corruption

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Taglines:

He smashed the rottenest vice-machine in the U.S.!

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 March 1958 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cittadino dannato

Filming Locations:

Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal International Pictures (UI)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In Feb. 1958, Universal Pictures had this film in wide distribution on a double bill with The Lady Takes a Flyer starring Lana Turner and Jeff Chandler.

User Reviews

Good Louisiana history

This movie is a good capture of the underworld crime in Louisiana during the prohibition era. It never made it big time because the acting is not top notch. Looking beyond that there is an excellent recall of how Louisiana, and particularly one man, handled the crime bosses of Louisiana. It is of particular interest to me because a large number of my family served as extras.