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1946-01-12 · 65 min · ★ 5.6

Comedy · Crime · Thriller

Slip gets fired from his job at a construction company for decking his boss. His sister, who got him a job at the company, is angry with him. Slip manages to get a job with the District Attorney serving warrants, as does Sach. Through his job, Slip finds out that all is not quite kosher at his old construction company, and that his sister may be in danger.

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Directors
Phil Karlson
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Leo GorceyLeo GorceyTerrence 'Slip' Mahoney
Huntz HallHuntz Hall'Sach' Jones
Mike MazurkiMike MazurkiPatsy 'Pat' Clark
Bobby JordanBobby JordanBobby
William BenedictWilliam BenedictWhitey (as Billy Benedict)
William FrambesWilliam FrambesHomer
Claudia DrakeClaudia DrakeJeanette
Pamela BlakePamela BlakeMary Mahoney
John EldredgeJohn EldredgeHerbert L. Sayers
Bernard GorceyBernard GorceyJack Kane

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