

The Sellout
1952-05-30 · 83 min · ★ 5.4
A small-town newspaper editor risks everything to expose a corrupt sheriff.
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- Directors
- Gerald Mayer
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Walter PidgeonHaven D. Allridge
John HodiakCharles 'Chick' Johnson
Audrey TotterCleo Bethel
Paula RaymondPeggy Stauton
Thomas GomezSherrif Kellwin C. 'Casey' Burke
Cameron MitchellRandloph 'Randy' Stauton
Karl MaldenCapt. Buck Maxwell
Everett SloaneNelson S. Tarsson
Jonathan CottDeputy Edward 'Ned' Grayton
Frank CadyBennie Amboy
Hugh SandersJudge Neeler
Griff BarnettAtty. General J. R. Morrison
Burt MustinElk M. Ludens
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