Hoodlum Empire

April. 15,1952      
Rating:
6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

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
Gene Lockhart as  Sen. Tower
Grant Withers as  Rev. Simon Andrews
Richard Jaeckel as  Ted Dawson
Roy Roberts as  Police Chief

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