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Impact

1949-03-20 · 111 min · ★ 6.1

Thriller · Drama · Mystery

After surviving a murder attempt, an auto magnate goes into hiding so his wife can pay for the crime.

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Directors
Arthur Lubin
Production companies
Cardinal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevyWalter Williams
Ella RainesElla RainesMarsha Peters
Charles CoburnCharles CoburnLieutenant Quincy
Helen WalkerHelen WalkerIrene Williams
Anna May WongAnna May WongSu Lin
Robert WarwickRobert WarwickCaptain Callahan
Clarence KolbClarence KolbDarcy
Art BakerArt BakerDefense Attorney
William WrightWilliam WrightProsecutor
Mae MarshMae MarshMrs. King
Sheilah GrahamSheilah Graham
Tony BarrettTony BarrettJim Torrence
Philip AhnPhilip AhnAh Sing
Glen VernonGlen VernonEd
Linda LeightonLinda LeightonTelephone Operator
Jason Robards Sr.Jason Robards Sr.Judge
Erskine SanfordErskine SanfordDr. Henry Bender
Ruth RobinsonApartment Manager
Lucius CookeBurke
Tom GreenwayMoving Van Driver

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