Hoodlum Empire (1952)

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Released:
1952-04-15

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.

Director:
Joseph Kane

Runtime:
1h 38min

Genre:
Crime

  • 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