

Loophole
1954-03-28 · 80 min · ★ 6.9
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
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Barry SullivanMike Donovan
Dorothy MaloneRuthie Donovan
Charles McGrawGus Slavin
Don HaggertyNeil Sanford
Mary Beth HughesVera
Don BeddoeHerman Tate
Dayton LummisJim Starling
John EldredgeFrank Temple
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