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Bullets or Ballots
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Bullets or Ballots

1936-06-06 · 82 min · ★ 6.6

Crime · Drama

After Police Captain Dan McLaren becomes police commissioner, former detective Johnny Blake publicly punches him, convincing rackets boss Al Kruger that Blake is sincere in his effort to join the mob. "Bugs" Fenner, meanwhile, is certain that Blake is a police agent.

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Directors
William Keighley
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonJohnny Blake
Joan BlondellJoan BlondellLee Morgan
Barton MacLaneBarton MacLaneAl Kruger
Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartBugs Fenner
Frank McHughFrank McHughHerman
Joe KingJoe KingDan 'Mac' McLaren
Dick PurcellDick PurcellEd Driscoll
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneWires Kagel
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanGrand Jury Spokesman
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillWard Bryant
Henry KolkerHenry KolkerMr. Hollister
Gilbert EmeryGilbert EmeryMr. Thorndyke
Herbert RawlinsonHerbert RawlinsonMr. Caldwell
Louise BeaversLouise BeaversNellie LaFleur
Norman WillisNorman WillisLouie Vinci
Russell BeachPrizefighter (uncredited)
Wilda BennettGrand Jury Woman (uncredited)
George BerangerGeorge BerangerWaiter (uncredited)
Tom BrowerTom BrowerPolice Captain (uncredited)
Raymond BrownProprietor in Newsreel (uncredited)

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