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    • Crime

    Hoodlum Empire

    6.1(12)
    1h 38m
    1952-04-15
    EN

    Overview

    It's a deadly play for power when a Mafia chieftain's top gun goes straight and threatens to testify against the big boss and his cruel, nationwide network of crime. The picture, which was shot in a semi-documentary style, was inspired by the Kefauver investigations of 1950-51.

    Trailer

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    Cast

    Brian Donlevy  image
    Sen. William J. 'Bill' StephensBrian Donlevy
    Claire Trevor  image
    Connie WilliamsClaire Trevor
    Forrest Tucker  image
    Charles A. 'Charley' PignatalliForrest Tucker
    Vera Ralston  image
    Marte 'Marty' Dufour GrayVera Ralston
    Luther Adler  image
    Nicholas 'Nick' MancaniLuther Adler
    John Russell  image
    Joe GrayJohn Russell
    Gene Lockhart  image
    Sen. TowerGene Lockhart
    Grant Withers  image
    Rev. Simon AndrewsGrant Withers
    Richard Jaeckel  image
    Ted DawsonRichard Jaeckel
    Roy Roberts  image
    Police ChiefRoy Roberts
    Whit Bissell  image
    PickpocketWhit Bissell
    Don Beddoe  image
    Sen. BlakeDon Beddoe
    Francis Pierlot  image
    Uncle JeanFrancis Pierlot
    Taylor Holmes  image
    Benjamin LawtonTaylor Holmes
    Roy Barcroft  image
    Morris DraperRoy Barcroft
    William Murphy  image
    Pete DaileyWilliam Murphy
    Richard Benedict  image
    Silky TannerRichard Benedict
    Mikel Conrad  image
    ChunceMikel Conrad
    Thomas Browne Henry  image
    Commissioner MermantThomas Browne Henry
    Douglas Kennedy  image
    BrinkleyDouglas Kennedy

    Details

    Status
    Released
    Production Companies
    Republic Pictures
    Tagline
    ""Nicky -- you think your bigger than the whole world.""