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Two Smart People

1946-06-04 · 93 min · ★ 6.6

Romance · Drama · Crime

Con woman Ricki Woodner and detective Bob Simms follow a prison-bound swindler Ace Connors on his five-day gourmet binge.

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Directors
Jules Dassin
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lucille BallLucille BallRicki Woodner
John HodiakJohn HodiakAce Connors
Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanBob Simms
Hugo HaasHugo HaasMr. Rodriguez
Lenore UlricLenore UlricMaria Ynez
Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Fly Feletti
Lloyd CorriganLloyd CorriganDwight Chandwick
Vladimir SokoloffVladimir SokoloffJacques Dufour
David CotaJose
Clarence MuseClarence MuseTrain Porter

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