

Walk a Crooked Mile
1948-09-02 · 91 min · ★ 6.2
A security leak is found at a Southern California atomic plant. The authorities stand in fear that the information leaked would go to a hostile nation. To investigate the case more efficiently, Dan O'Hara, an FBI agent, and Philip Grayson, a Scotland Yard sleuth, join forces. Will they manage to stop the spy ring from achieving their aim?
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- Directors
- Gordon Douglas
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures, Edward Small Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Louis HaywardPhilip 'Scotty' Grayson
Dennis O'KeefeDaniel F. O'Hara
Louise AllbrittonDr. Anastasia 'Toni' Neva
Carl EsmondDr. Ritter von Stolb
Onslow StevensIgor Braun
Raymond BurrKrebs
Art BakerDr. Frederick Townsend
Lowell GilmoreDr. William Forrest
Philip Van ZandtAnton Radchek
Charles EvansDr. Homer Allen
Frank FergusonCarl Bemish
Reed HadleyNarrator (voice)
Ray TealPolice Sergeant
William TannenFBI Chemist
Gale StormVoice on Tape Recorder
Arthur SpaceMr. North
Tamara ShayneMrs. Ecko, the Landlady
Keith RichardsFBI Agent Miller
Steve PendletonPolice Detective GainesTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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