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Loophole

1954-03-28 · 80 min · ★ 6.9

Crime

Bank teller Mike Donovan (Barry Sullivan) takes the first step on the road to Perdition when he fails to report a $49,000 shortage. Accused of theft, Donovan is fired from his job. He is then prevented from finding other employment by Javert-like insurance investigator Gus Slavin (Charles McGraw). Despite many setbacks, Donovan attempts to clear his muddied name.

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Directors
Harold D. Schuster
Production companies
Allied Artists Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barry SullivanBarry SullivanMike Donovan
Dorothy MaloneDorothy MaloneRuthie Donovan
Charles McGrawCharles McGrawGus Slavin
Don HaggertyDon HaggertyNeil Sanford
Mary Beth HughesMary Beth HughesVera
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeHerman Tate
Dayton LummisDayton LummisJim Starling
Joanne JordanGeorgia Hoard
John EldredgeJohn EldredgeFrank Temple
Richard ReevesRichard ReevesPete Mazurki / Tanner

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