

Chicago Confidential
1957-08-30 · 75 min · ★ 5.0
In the Windy City, the mob infiltrates a powerful union.
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Production details
- Directors
- Sidney Salkow
- Production companies
- Robert E. Kent Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Brian KeithJim Fremont
Beverly GarlandLaura Barton
Dick ForanArtie Blaine
Douglas KennedyKen Harrison
Paul LangtonJake Parker
Elisha Cook Jr.Candymouth Duggan
Gavin GordonAlan Dixon
Beverly TylerSylvia Clarkson
Anthony GeorgeDuncan
Thomas Browne HenryJudge (uncredited)
Phyllis CoatesHelen Fremont (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienDixon's Valet (uncredited)
Henry RowlandMilt (uncredited)
Jack LambertSmitty (uncredited)
Byron KeithTV Announcer (uncredited)
Charles MeredithDr. Charing (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempPolice Detective (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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