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I Cover the Underworld
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I Cover the Underworld

1955-05-19 · 70 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama

Gunner O'Hara is about to be released from prison after serving a five-year sentence, and receives a visit from his twin brother John, a divinity student soon to be ordained as a priest. Aware that Gunner plans to resume his criminal career, John decides to stop him.

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Directors
R.G. Springsteen
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sean McClorySean McCloryGunner O'Hara / John O'Hara
Joanne JordanJoan Marlowe
Ray MiddletonRay MiddletonPolice Chief Corbett
Jaclynne GreeneJaclynne GreeneGilda
Lee Van CleefLee Van CleefFlash Logan
James GriffithJames GriffithSmiley Di Angelo
Hugh SandersHugh SandersTim Donovan
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsDistrict Attorney
Peter MamakosPeter MamakosCharlie Green
Robert CrossonDanny Marlowe
Frank GerstleFrank GerstleDum-Dum Wilson
Willis BoucheyWillis BoucheyWarden Lewis J. Johnson
Philip Van ZandtPhilip Van ZandtJake Freeman
Don HaggertyDon HaggertyPrison Guard (uncredited)

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