

Million Dollar Pursuit
1951-05-30 · 59 min · ★ 6.5
A petty thief schemes a big score when he plans an armored car robbery.
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- Directors
- R.G. Springsteen
- Production companies
- Republic Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Penny EdwardsRonnie LaVerne
Grant WithersCarlo Petrov
Norman BuddMonte Norris
Michael St. AngelLt. Matt Whitcomb
Rhys WilliamsWaxman 'Waxey' Wilk
Mikel ConradLouie Palino
Denver PyleNick Algren
Don BeddoeBowen
Ed CassidyDeputy Sheriff
John HamiltonPolice Inspector MorganTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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