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The Enforcer
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The Enforcer

1951-02-24 · 87 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Thriller

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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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 BogartHumphrey BogartADA Martin Ferguson
Zero MostelZero Mostel'Big Babe' Lazich
Ted de CorsiaTed de CorsiaJoseph 'Joe' Rico
Everett SloaneEverett SloaneAlbert Mendoza
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsCaptain Frank Nelson
Michael TolanMichael TolanJames 'Duke' Malloy
King DonovanKing DonovanSergeant Whitlow
Bob SteeleBob SteeleHerman
Adelaide KleinAdelaide KleinOlga Kirshen
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeThomas O'Hara
Tito VuoloTito VuoloTony Vetto
John KelloggJohn KelloggVince
Jack LambertJack Lambert'Philadelphia' Tom Zaca
Harry WilsonHarry WilsonB. J. (uncredited)
Dan RissDan RissMayor (uncredited)
Howard M. MitchellHoward M. MitchellFire Chief (uncredited)
Greta GranstedtGreta GranstedtMrs. Lazich (uncredited)
Danny DaytonDanny DaytonDigger (uncredited)
Susan CabotSusan CabotNina Lombardo (uncredited)
Patricia JoinerPatricia JoinerTeresa Davis (uncredited)

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