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Second Chance
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Second Chance

1953-07-18 · 82 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · Drama · Crime

A prize-fighting boxer with a lethal right punch falls for a gangster's moll on the run in Mexico.

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Directors
Rudolph Maté
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert MitchumRobert MitchumRuss Lambert
Linda DarnellLinda DarnellClare Shepperd, alias Clare Sinclair
Jack PalanceJack PalanceCappy Gordon
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsCharley Malloy
Dan SeymourFelipe
Fortunio BonanovaFortunio BonanovaMandy, hotel owner
Sandro GiglioSandro GiglioCable Car Conductor
Reginald SheffieldReginald SheffieldMr. Woburn, English tourist
Margaret BrewsterMrs. Woburn, English tourist
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.Vasco
Richard VeraPablo, Vasco's son (uncredited)
Maurice JaraMaurice JaraFernando, groom (uncredited)
Judy WalshJudy WalshMaria, bride (uncredited)
Salvador BaguezSalvador BaguezOfficer Hernandez (uncredited)
Milburn StoneMilburn StoneEdward Dawson (uncredited)

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