

Bunco Squad
1950-09-01 · 67 min · ★ 6.1
Police sergeants Johnson and McManus take on Los Angeles confidence tricksters. Con man Tony Wells, lining up rich widow Jessica Royce as his latest mark, sets up a false paranormal society with other charlatans to convince the credulous Jessica that her late son is speaking to her through their sham seances. When the plan leads to murder, Johnson and McManus must bring the group down before they kill again.
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- Directors
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Robert SterlingDet. Sgt. Steve Johnson
Joan DixonGrace Bradshaw / Bride in Film
Ricardo CortezTony Weldon / Anthony Wells
Douglas FowleyDet. Sgt. Mack McManus
Elisabeth RisdonJessica Royce
Marguerite ChurchillBarbara Madison
John KelloggFred Reed
Bernadene HayesPrincess Liane
Robert BiceDrake / The Swami
Vivien OaklandAnnie Cobb
DanteDante the Magician
Fred AldrichBunco Unit Detective at Desk (uncredited)
Gertrude AstorClub Patron (uncredited)
Tol AveryPolice Captain Edwards (uncredited)
Rand BrooksRobert (uncredited)
Jack ChefeMaitre D' (uncredited)
James CravenSwenson (uncredited)
Victor CutlerMistaken Bridegroom in Film (uncredited)
Don DillawayBible Salesman (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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