Tight Spot

March. 19,1955      NR
Rating:
6.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under protective watch by the District Attorney in a posh hotel, but the crime kingpin makes attempts to get to her.

Ginger Rogers as  Sherry Conley
Edward G. Robinson as  Lloyd Hallett
Brian Keith as  Vince Striker
Lucy Marlow as  Prison Girl
Lorne Greene as  Benjamin Costain
Allen Nourse as  Marvin Rickles
Peter Leeds as  Fred Packer
Doye O'Dell as  Mississippi Mac
Eve McVeagh as  Clara Moran
Frank Gerstle as  Jim Hornsby (uncredited)

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