

Hoodlum Empire
1952-04-15 · 98 min · ★ 6.5
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 DonlevySen. William J. 'Bill' Stephens
Claire TrevorConnie Williams
Forrest TuckerCharles A. 'Charley' Pignatalli
Vera RalstonMarte 'Marty' Dufour Gray
Luther AdlerNicholas 'Nick' Mancani
John RussellJoe Gray
Gene LockhartSen. Tower
Grant WithersRev. Simon Andrews
Richard JaeckelTed Dawson
Roy RobertsPolice Chief
Whit BissellPickpocket
Don BeddoeSen. Blake
Francis PierlotUncle Jean
Taylor HolmesBenjamin Lawton
Roy BarcroftMorris Draper
William MurphyPete Dailey
Richard BenedictSilky Tanner
Mikel ConradChunce
Thomas Browne HenryCommissioner Mermant
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