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Cast
Lawrence Tierney
as Vincent Lubeck
Allene Roberts
as Rosa
Marjorie Riordan
as Eileen
Lisa Golm
as Mrs. Lubeck
Edward Tierney
as Johnny Lubeck
Stuart Randall
as Police Lt. Burdick
Angela Stevens
as Christie Lang (as Ann Zika)
O.Z. Whitehead
as Breckenridge
Eddie Foster
as Mickey Sessions
Tom Hubbard
as Police Sgt. Schmidt
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1951
Runtime1h 01m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Thriller, Crime
Votes27
DirectorMax Nosseck
WritersSam Neuman, Nat Tanchuck
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Hoodlum
About The Hoodlum
Vincent Lubeck is a vicious ex-convict. His criminal activities are despised by his family, but he uses and abuses them in the course of his crimes. Eventually his own brother must stand up to him.
Directed by Max Nosseck, The Hoodlum leans on a strong ensemble — Lawrence Tierney, Allene Roberts, Marjorie Riordan — 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 drama titles of 1951.
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