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A Fever in the Blood
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A Fever in the Blood

1961-01-28 · 117 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Crime

A judge, a district attorney and a U.S. senator, each hoping to be elected the next governor, attempt to manipulate a murder trial to advance their own political ambitions.

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Directors
Vincent Sherman
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Judge Leland Hoffman
Angie DickinsonAngie DickinsonCathy Simon
Jack KellyJack KellyDan Callahan
Don AmecheDon AmecheSenator Alex S. Simon
Ray DantonRay DantonClem Marker
Herbert MarshallHerbert MarshallGov. Oliver P. Thornwall
Andra MartinAndra MartinLaura Mayberry
Robert ColbertRobert ColbertThomas J. Morely
Jesse WhiteJesse WhiteSgt. Michael Beers
Carroll O'ConnorCarroll O'ConnorMatt Kenan
Parley BaerParley BaerCharles Bosworth
Louise LorimerLouise LorimerMrs. Emma Jenson
Rhodes ReasonRhodes ReasonWalter Thornwall
Leoda RichardsLeoda RichardsExtra
Richard DaviesRichard DaviesBates
Art LewisDelegate
Charles FredericksCharles FredericksCallahan Party Worker
Byron KeithByron KeithFrankie Kovac
Leonard BremenLeonard BremenEarl Miller
Ronnie DapoTommy Callahan

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