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Kansas City Confidential
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Kansas City Confidential

1952-11-11 · 100 min · ★ 7.0

Crime

An ex-convict sets out to uncover who framed him for an armored car robbery.

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Directors
Phil Karlson
Production companies
Associated Players & Producers, Edward Small Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John PayneJohn PayneJoe Rolfe
Coleen GrayColeen GrayHelen Foster
Preston FosterPreston FosterTim Foster
Neville BrandNeville BrandBoyd Kane
Lee Van CleefLee Van CleefTony Romano
Jack ElamJack ElamPete Harris
Dona DrakeDona DrakeTeresa
Mario SilettiTomaso
Howard NegleyHoward NegleyAndrews
Carleton YoungCarleton YoungMartin
Don OrlandoDiaz
Ted RyanMorelli
Orlando BeltranPorter (uncredited)
Ray BennettRay BennettPrisoner (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgRobbery Spectator (uncredited)
Barry BrooksPlayer (uncredited)
Charles CaneCharles CaneDetective Barney (uncredited)
Edward CochAirline Clerk (uncredited)
James ConatyMan at Craps Table (uncredited)
Tom DillonTom DillonPoliceman (uncredited)

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