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Citadel of Crime
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Citadel of Crime

1941-07-23 · 58 min · ★ 9.0

Drama

A gang of mobsters try to take over the various moonshine operations in the hills of West Virginia.

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Directors
George Sherman
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert ArmstrongRobert ArmstrongCal Fullerton
Frank AlbertsonFrank AlbertsonJim Rogers
Linda HayesLinda HayesEllie Jackson
Russell SimpsonRussell SimpsonJess Meekins
Richard 'Skeets' GallagherRichard 'Skeets' GallagherChet
William HaadeWilliam HaadeTurk

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