

The System
1953-04-18 · 90 min · ★ 5.2
A gambling boss is pressured by the law and press when a crusade is started against him after one of his collectors becomes a killer.
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- Directors
- Lewis Seiler
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Frank LovejoyJohn E. 'Johnny' Merrick
Joan WeldonFelice Stuart
Robert ArthurRex Merrick
Paul PicerniDavid Wiley
Don BeddoeJerry Allen
Jerome CowanBarry X. Brady
Sarah SelbyLiz Allen
Fay RoopeRoger Stuart
Frank RichardsCharley, Merrick's Butler
Vic PerrinLittle Harry Goubenek
Henry CordenSpecs alias Marty Kubek
Howard NegleySenator Richard Ketteridge
Bruno VeSotaAngelo Bruno
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