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Hunt the Man Down
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Hunt the Man Down

1950-12-26 · 69 min · ★ 6.3

Mystery · Crime

A lawyer uncovers secrets behind a 12-year-old murder case.

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Directors
George Archainbaud
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gig YoungGig YoungPaul Bennett
Lynne RobertsLynne RobertsSally Clark
Mary AndersonMary AndersonAlice McGuire / Peggy Linden
Willard ParkerWillard ParkerBurnell 'Brick' Appleby
Carla BalendaCarla BalendaRolene Wood
Gerald MohrGerald MohrWalter Long
James AndersonJames AndersonRichard Kincaid / William H. Jackson
John KelloggJohn KelloggKerry 'Lefty' McGuire
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonWallace Bennett
Cleo MooreCleo MoorePat Sheldon
Christy PalmerMrs. Joan Brian
Iris AdrianIris AdrianMarie (uncredited)
Vince BarnettVince BarnettJoe (uncredited)
Michael BarrettEddie Dalbo (uncredited)
Al BridgeAl BridgeUlysses Grant Sheldon (uncredited)
John ButlerAlice's Landlord (uncredited)
Frank CadyFrank CadyShowbox Puppeteer (uncredited)
Robert CavendishDaniel J. 'Dan' Brian (uncredited)
Jack ChefeJack ChefeMan in Visitor's Pen (uncredited)
Charles J. ConradCrook (uncredited)

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