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The System

1953-04-18 · 90 min · ★ 5.2

Crime

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 LovejoyFrank LovejoyJohn E. 'Johnny' Merrick
Joan WeldonJoan WeldonFelice Stuart
Robert ArthurRobert ArthurRex Merrick
Paul PicerniPaul PicerniDavid Wiley
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeJerry Allen
Jerome CowanJerome CowanBarry X. Brady
Dan SeymourMr. Marty
Sarah SelbySarah SelbyLiz Allen
Fay RoopeFay RoopeRoger Stuart
Frank RichardsFrank RichardsCharley, Merrick's Butler
Vic PerrinVic PerrinLittle Harry Goubenek
Henry CordenHenry CordenSpecs alias Marty Kubek
Howard NegleyHoward NegleySenator Richard Ketteridge
Alan GordonBig Reuben
Bruno VeSotaBruno VeSotaAngelo Bruno
Richard GarrickRichard GarrickFrank Tasker

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