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The Violators
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The Violators

1957-11-30 · 76 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Crime

A New York City probation officer, noted for his sympathy with delinquents, put to a severe test when his daughter falls for a boy whom circumstances force into breaking the law.

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Directors
John Newland
Production companies
Galahad Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Arthur O'ConnellArthur O'ConnellSolomon Baumgarten
Nancy MaloneNancy MaloneDebbie Baumgarden
Fred BeirFred BeirJimmy Coogan
Clarice BlackburnClarice BlackburnEva Baumgarden
Henry SharpDavid Baumgarden
Mary MichaelMary MichaelMrs. Riley
Joseph JulianMr. Riley
Bill DarridAnthony Calini
Sheila CopelanSharon Riley
Bernard LenrowJudge McKenna
Martin FreedBarnie
Mercer McLeodJudge Blatz
Eva SteenJean
Norman RoseStephen
Maxine StewartSalesgirl
Margaret DraperMolly Coogan Casey
Frank MaxwellFrank MaxwellSam
John McGovernJohn McGovernMr. Coogan
Norman FellNorman FellRay
Thomas H. MiddletonRalph

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