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Great Guy

1936-12-01 · 66 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Drama · Mystery

A meat inspector sets out to rid his town of payoff deals affecting the quality of meat being sold to the public.

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Directors
John G. Blystone
Production companies
Grand National Pictures, Zion Meyers Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James CagneyJames CagneyJohnny 'Red' Cave
Mae ClarkeMae ClarkeJanet Henry
James BurkeJames BurkePatrick James Aloysius 'Pat' Haley
Edward BrophyEdward BrophyPete Reilly
Henry KolkerHenry KolkerAbel Canning
Bernadene HayesBernadene HayesHazel Scott
Edward McNamaraEdward McNamaraCaptain Pat Hanlon
Robert GlecklerRobert GlecklerMarty Cavanaugh
Joe SawyerJoe SawyerJoe Burton
Edward GarganEdward GarganHenchman Al
Matty FainMatty FainHenchman Tim
Mary GordonMary GordonMrs. Ogilvie
Wallis ClarkWallis ClarkJoel Green
Douglas WoodDouglas WoodMayor
Robert LoweryRobert LoweryMr. Parker (Uncredited)
Murdock MacQuarrieMurdock MacQuarrieMr. Marvin (Uncredited)
Henry RoquemoreMr. Grady (Uncredited)
Harry TenbrookHarry TenbrookJoe (Uncredited)
Lee ShumwayLee ShumwayMike (Uncredited)
John DilsonJohn DilsonCity Editor (Uncredited)

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