

The Enforcer
1951-02-24 · 87 min · ★ 7.1
After years of investigation, Assistant District Attorney Martin Ferguson has managed to build a solid case against an elusive gangster whose top lieutenant is about to testify.
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Production details
- Directors
- Bretaigne Windust, Raoul Walsh
- Production companies
- United States Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,109,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,873,000
Top Cast
Humphrey BogartADA Martin Ferguson
Zero Mostel'Big Babe' Lazich
Ted de CorsiaJoseph 'Joe' Rico
Everett SloaneAlbert Mendoza
Roy RobertsCaptain Frank Nelson
Michael TolanJames 'Duke' Malloy
King DonovanSergeant Whitlow
Bob SteeleHerman
Adelaide KleinOlga Kirshen
Don BeddoeThomas O'Hara
Tito VuoloTony Vetto
John KelloggVince
Jack Lambert'Philadelphia' Tom Zaca
Harry WilsonB. J. (uncredited)
Dan RissMayor (uncredited)
Howard M. MitchellFire Chief (uncredited)
Greta GranstedtMrs. Lazich (uncredited)
Danny DaytonDigger (uncredited)
Susan CabotNina Lombardo (uncredited)
Patricia JoinerTeresa Davis (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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