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Hoodlum Empire
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Hoodlum Empire

1952-04-15 · 98 min · ★ 6.5

Crime

It's a deadly play for power when a Mafia chieftain's top gun goes straight and threatens to testify against the big boss and his cruel, nationwide network of crime. The picture, which was shot in a semi-documentary style, was inspired by the Kefauver investigations of 1950-51.

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Directors
Joseph Kane
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevySen. William J. 'Bill' Stephens
Claire TrevorClaire TrevorConnie Williams
Forrest TuckerForrest TuckerCharles A. 'Charley' Pignatalli
Vera RalstonVera RalstonMarte 'Marty' Dufour Gray
Luther AdlerLuther AdlerNicholas 'Nick' Mancani
John RussellJohn RussellJoe Gray
Gene LockhartGene LockhartSen. Tower
Grant WithersGrant WithersRev. Simon Andrews
Richard JaeckelRichard JaeckelTed Dawson
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsPolice Chief
Whit BissellWhit BissellPickpocket
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeSen. Blake
Francis PierlotFrancis PierlotUncle Jean
Taylor HolmesTaylor HolmesBenjamin Lawton
Roy BarcroftRoy BarcroftMorris Draper
William MurphyWilliam MurphyPete Dailey
Richard BenedictRichard BenedictSilky Tanner
Mikel ConradMikel ConradChunce
Thomas Browne HenryThomas Browne HenryCommissioner Mermant
Douglas KennedyDouglas KennedyBrinkley

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