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The Falcon Takes Over
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The Falcon Takes Over

1942-05-29 · 65 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Mystery

One night in New York, beefy escaped convict Moose Malloy hunts for his ex-girlfriend Velma, leaving a trail of mayhem behind him. Velma seems to be well-hidden, and adventurer The Falcon, intrigued, investigates on his own, approaching the heart of the mystery via a varied sequence of shady characters and attractive women.

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Directors
Irving Reis
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George SandersGeorge SandersGay Lawrence
Lynn BariLynn BariAnn Riordan
James GleasonJames GleasonInspector Mike O'Hara
Allen JenkinsAllen JenkinsJonathan 'Goldy' Locke
Helen GilbertHelen GilbertDiana Kenyon
Ward BondWard BondMoose Malloy (Uncredited)
Anne RevereAnne RevereJessie Florian (Uncredited)
Turhan BeyTurhan BeyJules Amthor (Uncredited)
Hans ConriedHans ConriedQuincey W. Marriot (Uncredited)
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandJerry (Uncredited)
Edward GarganEdward GarganDetective Bates (Uncredited)
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonDetective Grimes (Uncredited)
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonLaird Burnett (Uncredited)
William AllandWilliam AllandReporter (Uncredited)
Roxanne BarkleyRoxanne BarkleyHat Check Girl (Uncredited)
Fred CarpenterNewsboy (Uncredited)
Kernan CrippsKernan CrippsDoorman (Uncredited)
Eddie DewEddie DewReporter (Uncredited)
Frank FanningFrank FanningDetective (Uncredited)
George FordNightclub Patron (Uncredited)

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