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Release Year1960
Runtime1h 21m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes8
DirectorGene Milford
WritersHarold Robbins
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Pusher
About The Pusher
A detective investigating the murder of a heroin addict discovers that there is a connection between the junkie and his fiance, who is his boss' daughter.
Directed by Gene Milford, The Pusher leans on a strong ensemble — Kathy Carlyle, Robert Lansing, Felice Orlandi — 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 1960.
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