

5 Against the House
1955-06-10 · 84 min · ★ 5.9
Former war-time Army buddies now students in college decide to rip off a Reno casino.
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- Directors
- Phil Karlson
- Production companies
- Dayle, Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Guy MadisonAl Mercer
Kim NovakKay Greylek
Brian KeithBrick
Alvy MooreRoy
Kerwin MathewsRonnie
William ConradEric Berg
Jack DimondFrancis Spiegelbauer
Jean WillesVirginia
Kathryn GrantJean, Young Woman in Nightclub (uncredited)
Thom CarneyYoung Guard (uncredited)
George CisarCasino Guard (uncredited)
Eddie ConstantineCasino Robber (uncredited)
Chuck CourtneyBoy (uncredited)
Frank GerstleRobbery Suspect (uncredited)
Pete KellettLift Operator (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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