

I Cover the Underworld
1955-05-19 · 70 min · ★ 6.5
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
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Sean McCloryGunner O'Hara / John O'Hara
Ray MiddletonPolice Chief Corbett
Jaclynne GreeneGilda
Lee Van CleefFlash Logan
James GriffithSmiley Di Angelo
Hugh SandersTim Donovan
Roy RobertsDistrict Attorney
Peter MamakosCharlie Green
Frank GerstleDum-Dum Wilson
Willis BoucheyWarden Lewis J. Johnson
Philip Van ZandtJake Freeman
Don HaggertyPrison Guard (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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