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Cast
Kane Richmond
as Mike Samo
Bernadene Hayes
as Fay Benton
Peter Cookson
as Bob Randall
Gloria Warren
as Ruth Hamilfon
Charles Trowbridge
as Creighton
Frank Dae
as John Randall
Anthony Caruso
as Pinky Luiz (as Tony Caruso)
Philip Van Zandt
as Morelli (as Phil Van Zandt)
Harold Goodwin
as John Sanders
Leonard Mudie
as Robert Elliot
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1946
Runtime1h 08m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes5
DirectorWilliam Beaudine
WritersHarvey Gates, Caryl Coleman
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDon't Gamble with Strangers
About Don't Gamble with Strangers
Two card sharks, pretending to be brother and sister, clean out a small-town banker, then take over a crooked gambling joint.
Directed by William Beaudine, Don't Gamble with Strangers leans on a strong ensemble — Kane Richmond, Bernadene Hayes, Peter Cookson — 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 1946.
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