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Cornered

1945-11-23 · 102 min · ★ 6.2

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A World War II veteran hunts down the Nazi collaborators who killed his wife.

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Directors
Edward Dmytryk
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dick PowellDick PowellLaurence Gerard
Walter SlezakWalter SlezakMelchior Incza
Micheline CheirelMicheline CheirelMme. Madeleine Jarnac(Laurent)
Nina ValeNina ValeSeñora Camargo
Morris CarnovskyMorris CarnovskyManuel Satana
Edgar BarrierEdgar BarrierDuBois, Insurance Man
Steven GeraySteven GeraySeñor Tomas Camargo
Jack La RueJack La RueDiego, Hotel Valet
Gregory GayeGregory GayePerchon, German Banker
Luther AdlerLuther AdlerMarcel Jarnac
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbySwiss Maid (uncredited)
Gino CorradoGino CorradoRoom Service Waiter (uncredited)
Tanis ChandlerTanis ChandlerAirline Hostess (uncredited)
Martin CichyMartin CichyJopo (uncredited)
Jean Del ValJean Del ValM. Trabeau, First Prefect (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerHotel Night Clerk (uncredited)
Cy KendallCy KendallDetective (uncredited)
Nelson LeighNelson LeighDominion Official (uncredited)
Ethelreda LeopoldEthelreda LeopoldParty Guest (uncredited)
Belle MitchellBelle MitchellHotel Maid (uncredited)

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