Crime · United States of America · 1954 · 1h 20m

Loophole

Loophole poster
Director
Harold D. Schuster
Cast
Barry Sullivan as Mike Donovan Dorothy Malone as Ruthie Donovan Charles McGraw as Gus Slavin Don Haggerty as Neil Sanford Mary Beth Hughes as Vera Don Beddoe as Herman Tate
Crew
William A. Sickner — Director of Photography Warren Douglas — Screenplay Lindsley Parsons — Producer
Tagline

Desperate man on the hot spot... and only one way out!

Synopsis

Bank teller Mike Donovan (Barry Sullivan) takes the first step on the road to Perdition when he fails to report a $49,000 shortage. Accused of theft, Donovan is fired from his job. He is then prevented from finding other employment by Javert-like insurance investigator Gus Slavin (Charles McGraw). Despite many setbacks, Donovan attempts to clear his muddied name.

Mood & Themes
bankbank robberfilm noirbag of moneyb moviebank teller
Key Collaborators
Harold D. Schuster Director William A. Sickner Director of Photography Warren Douglas Screenplay Lindsley Parsons Producer
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