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The Man Is Armed
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The Man Is Armed

1956-10-19 · 70 min · ★ 5.4

Crime · Drama

Crime drama in which a man unknowingly helps a gang pull off a big heist. The gang discovers that the man is more trouble than he is worth and as a result, things don't go as smoothly as planned.

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Directors
Franklin Adreon
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dane ClarkDane ClarkJohnny Morrison
May WynnMay WynnCarol Wayne
William TalmanWilliam TalmanHackett
Barton MacLaneBarton MacLaneDet. Lt. Dan Coster
Robert HortonRobert HortonDr. Michael Benning
Fredd WayneFredd WayneEgan
Richard BenedictRichard BenedictLew 'Mitch' Mitchell
Richard ReevesRichard ReevesRutberg
Harry LewisHarry LewisCole
Bobby JordanBobby JordanThorne (as Bob Jordan)
Larry J. BlakeLarry J. BlakeRay Perkins
Darlene FieldsDarlene FieldsTerrycloth
John MitchumJohn MitchumOfficer
George Dockstader
Mike RaganMike Ragan
Elizabeth SliferElizabeth Slifer

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