Hoodlum Empire (1952)
Overview
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.
What is Hoodlum Empire about?
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. Hoodlum Empire is a Crime movie, released on 1952-04-15, runtime 98 minutes.
Is Hoodlum Empire worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hoodlum Empire 6.5 out of 10 from 13 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
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Directed by
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
- Gene Lockhart as Sen. Tower
- Grant Withers as Rev. Simon Andrews
- Richard Jaeckel as Ted Dawson
- Roy Roberts as Police Chief
- Whit Bissell as Pickpocket
- Don Beddoe as Sen. Blake
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