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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1952
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresCrime
Votes13
DirectorJoseph Kane
WritersBruce Manning, Robert Considine
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHoodlum Empire
About Hoodlum Empire
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.
Directed by Joseph Kane, Hoodlum Empire leans on a strong ensemble — Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor, Forrest Tucker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1952.
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