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The Houston Story
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The Houston Story

1956-02-01 · 79 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · Drama

A Texas oil driller schemes to steal millions of dollars in oil.

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Directors
William Castle
Production companies
Clover Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gene BarryGene BarryFrank Duncan
Barbara HaleBarbara HaleZoe Crane
Edward ArnoldEdward ArnoldPaul Atlas
Paul RichardsPaul RichardsGordon Shay
Jeanne CooperJeanne CooperMadge
Frank JenksFrank JenksLouie Phelan
John ZarembaJohn ZarembaEmile Constant
Chris AlcaideChris AlcaideChris Barker
Jack LittlefieldWillie Lucas (as Jack V. Littlefield)
Paul LevittDuke
Fred KroneMarsh
Pete KellettPete KellettKalo
Claudia BryarClaudia BryarClara Phelan (uncredited)

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