Crime · United States of America · 1952 · 1h 38m

Hoodlum Empire

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Director
Joseph Kane
Cast
Brian Donlevy as Sen. William J. 'Bill' Stephens Claire Trevor as Connie Williams Forrest Tucker as Charles A. 'Charley' Pignatalli Vera Ralston as Marte 'Marty' Dufour Gray Luther Adler as Nicholas 'Nick' Mancani John Russell as Joe Gray
Crew
Reggie Lanning — Director of Photography Bruce Manning — Writer Robert Considine — Writer
Tagline

"Nicky -- you think your bigger than the whole world."

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
film noirmafiatestify
Key Collaborators
Joseph Kane Director Reggie Lanning Director of Photography Bruce Manning Writer Robert Considine Writer
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