

Cornered
1945-11-23 · 102 min · ★ 6.2
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 PowellLaurence Gerard
Walter SlezakMelchior Incza
Micheline CheirelMme. Madeleine Jarnac(Laurent)
Nina ValeSeñora Camargo
Morris CarnovskyManuel Satana
Edgar BarrierDuBois, Insurance Man
Steven GeraySeñor Tomas Camargo
Jack La RueDiego, Hotel Valet
Gregory GayePerchon, German Banker
Luther AdlerMarcel Jarnac
Ellen CorbySwiss Maid (uncredited)
Gino CorradoRoom Service Waiter (uncredited)
Tanis ChandlerAirline Hostess (uncredited)
Martin CichyJopo (uncredited)
Jean Del ValM. Trabeau, First Prefect (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerHotel Night Clerk (uncredited)
Cy KendallDetective (uncredited)
Nelson LeighDominion Official (uncredited)
Ethelreda LeopoldParty Guest (uncredited)
Belle MitchellHotel Maid (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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