

Special Investigator
1936-05-08 · 61 min · ★ 5.4
A lawyer changes from defending public enemies to bringing them to justice after his brother is killed.
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- Directors
- Louis King
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Richard DixBill Fenwick
Margaret CallahanVirginia Selton
Erik RhodesBenny Gray
Owen Davis Jr.George Fenwick
Joe SawyerJim Plummer
J. Carrol NaishEddie Selton
Sheila TerryJudy Taylor
Jed ProutyDr. Reynolds
Russell HicksInspector Perkett
Si JenksHiram
Lynton BrentRoulette Croupier
Bess FlowersRoulette Player
Kenner G. KempNightclub Patron
Ethan LaidlawLarring
Frank MarloweReporter
William H. O'BrienNightclub Waiter
J.M. KerriganJudge PlumgateTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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