

Kansas City Confidential
1952-11-11 · 100 min · ★ 7.0
An ex-convict sets out to uncover who framed him for an armored car robbery.
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- Directors
- Phil Karlson
- Production companies
- Associated Players & Producers, Edward Small Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
John PayneJoe Rolfe
Coleen GrayHelen Foster
Preston FosterTim Foster
Neville BrandBoyd Kane
Lee Van CleefTony Romano
Jack ElamPete Harris
Dona DrakeTeresa
Howard NegleyAndrews
Carleton YoungMartin
Ray BennettPrisoner (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgRobbery Spectator (uncredited)
Charles CaneDetective Barney (uncredited)
Tom DillonPoliceman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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