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.
Title | Hoodlum Empire |
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Year | 1952 |
Genre | Crime |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | Republic Pictures |
Cast | Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor, Forrest Tucker, Vera Ralston, Luther Adler, John Russell |
Crew | Joseph Kane (Director), Nathan Scott (Music), Bruce Manning (Writer), Robert Considine (Writer), Reggie Lanning (Director of Photography) |
Keyword | film noir, mafia, testify |
Release | Apr 15, 1952 |
Runtime | 98 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 6.10 / 10 by 11 users |