Hoodlum Empire (1952)

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Written by Robert Considine, Bruce Manning

Directed by Joseph Kane

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1952

Rating: A Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

John Russell plays Joe Gray, an ex-serviceman who is related to pre-war gangsters but, after distinguished service, decides to go straight. But his ex-army commander, William J Stephens, who is now a Senator heading a committee investigating organised crime, subpoenas him. Gray must face his ex-girlfriend Connie Williams and his old friends, who are out to stop him testifying at all costs. Joseph Kane's film noir is loosely based on the Kefauver Committee's hearings in the early 50s and some of the fictional gangsters in the film bear a strong resemblance to some of the real mobsters who were arraigned.

When is Hoodlum Empire next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Film4 November 21st, 11:00am and on Film4 November 26th, 1:10pm. See more...

Cast

Brian DonlevySen. William J. 'Bill' Stephens
Claire TrevorConnie Williams
Forrest TuckerCharles A. 'Charley' Pignatalli
Vera RalstonMarte 'Marty' Dufour Gray
Luther AdlerNicholas 'Nick' Mancani
Johnny RussellJoe Gray
Gene LockhartSen. Tower
Grant WithersRev. Simon Andrews
Taylor HolmesBenjamin Lawton Attorney
Roy BarcroftMorris Draper
William MurphyPete Dailey
Richard JaeckelTed Dawson
Don BeddoeSen. Blake
Roy RobertsPolice Chief Tayls
Richard BenedictSilky Tanner

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