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Sleepers West
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Sleepers West

1941-03-14 · 74 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Mystery

Private eye Mike Shayne encounters a large amount of trouble while attempting to guard a murder witness.

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Directors
Eugene Forde
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanMichael Shayne
Lynn BariLynn BariKay Bentley
Mary Beth HughesMary Beth HughesHelen Carlson
Louis Jean HeydtLouis Jean HeydtEverett Jason
Edward BrophyEdward BrophyGeorge Trautwein
Don CostelloDon CostelloCarl Izzard
Ben CarterBen CarterLender Jones, a Porter
Donald DouglasDonald Douglas
Oscar O'SheaOscar O'SheaMcGowan, a Engineer
Harry HaydenHarry Hayden
Hamilton MacFadden
Ferike BorosFerike Boros
George ChandlerGeorge Chandler
Ralph DunnRalph Dunn
Harold GoodwinHarold Goodwin
Sherry Hall
Paul KrugerPaul KrugerBrakeman (uncredited)
Sam McDanielSam McDanielPorter (uncredited)
Charles MeakinCharles Meakin
Charles R. MooreCharles R. MoorePorter (uncredited)

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