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The Threat
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The Threat

1949-12-01 · 66 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · Thriller

A violent escaped con and his gang kidnap the police detective and DA who put him behind bars.

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Production details

Directors
Felix E. Feist
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael O'SheaMichael O'SheaDetective Ray Williams
Virginia GreyVirginia GreyCarol
Charles McGrawCharles McGrawArnold 'Red' Kluger
Julie BishopJulie BishopAnn Williams
Frank ConroyFrank ConroyDistrict Attorney Barker MacDonald
Robert ShayneRobert ShayneInsp. 'Murph' Murphy
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoNick Damon
Don McGuireDon McGuireJoe Turner
Frank RichardsFrank RichardsLefty
Michael McHaleMichael McHaleDetective Jensen
Norman NesbittPoliceman on Television (uncredited)
Lois AustinAnn's Friend (uncredited)
Phillip BarnesMotorcycle Officer (uncredited)
Gregg BartonGregg BartonReporter (uncredited)
Barry BrooksDetective (uncredited)
Devera BurtonAnn's Friend (uncredited)
Tom DalyBarney (uncredited)
Edgar DearingEdgar DearingRoadblock Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Heenan ElliottOlder Cop (uncredited)
Terry FrostTerry FrostRoadblock Cop (uncredited)

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