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The Fire Raisers
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The Fire Raisers

1934-01-22 · 77 min · ★ 5.6

Thriller · Crime · Drama

Jim Bronton is an insurance investigator, but he's unhappy with his work and gets involved with a gang of arsonists. His conscience is troubling him ...

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Directors
Michael Powell
Production companies
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leslie BanksLeslie BanksJim Bronton
Anne GreyAnne GreyArden Brent
Francis L. SullivanFrancis L. SullivanStedding
Carol GoodnerCarol GoodnerHelen Vaughan
Frank CellierFrank CellierBrent
Lawrence AndersonLawrence AndersonTwist
Harry CaineBates
George MerrittGeorge MerrittSonners
Joyce KirbyJoyce KirbyPolly
Wally PatchWally PatchPrice the Trainer
Ben WeldenBen WeldenBellini - Stedding's Henchman

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