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Walk a Crooked Mile
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Walk a Crooked Mile

1948-09-02 · 91 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Drama

A security leak is found at a Southern California atomic plant. The authorities stand in fear that the information leaked would go to a hostile nation. To investigate the case more efficiently, Dan O'Hara, an FBI agent, and Philip Grayson, a Scotland Yard sleuth, join forces. Will they manage to stop the spy ring from achieving their aim?

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Directors
Gordon Douglas
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Edward Small Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Louis HaywardLouis HaywardPhilip 'Scotty' Grayson
Dennis O'KeefeDennis O'KeefeDaniel F. O'Hara
Louise AllbrittonLouise AllbrittonDr. Anastasia 'Toni' Neva
Carl EsmondCarl EsmondDr. Ritter von Stolb
Onslow StevensOnslow StevensIgor Braun
Raymond BurrRaymond BurrKrebs
Art BakerArt BakerDr. Frederick Townsend
Lowell GilmoreLowell GilmoreDr. William Forrest
Philip Van ZandtPhilip Van ZandtAnton Radchek
Charles EvansCharles EvansDr. Homer Allen
Frank FergusonFrank FergusonCarl Bemish
Reed HadleyReed HadleyNarrator (voice)
Ray TealRay TealPolice Sergeant
William TannenWilliam TannenFBI Chemist
Gale StormGale StormVoice on Tape Recorder
Arthur SpaceArthur SpaceMr. North
Tamara ShayneTamara ShayneMrs. Ecko, the Landlady
Keith RichardsKeith RichardsFBI Agent Miller
Grandon RhodesAdolph Mizner
Steve PendletonSteve PendletonPolice Detective Gaines

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