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My Buddy

1944-10-12 · 67 min · ★ 9.0

Drama · Crime

A priest relates the tale of his friend, a WWI veteran, to the Post-War Planning Committee. Unable to get a job upon his return from the war, he puts off his marriage and works for a bootlegger. He is forced to take a rap for his boss, goes to prison, and forms a gang.

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Directors
Steve Sekely
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Don 'Red' BarryDon 'Red' BarryEddie Ballinger
Ruth TerryRuth TerryLola
Lynne RobertsLynne RobertsLucy Manners
Alexander GranachAlexander GranachTim Oberta
Emma DunnEmma DunnMary Ballinger
John LitelJohn LitelJim Donnelly
George E. StoneGeorge E. StonePete
Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleSenator Henry
Ray WalkerRay WalkerRuss
Joe DevlinJoe DevlinNicky Piastro
Matt McHughMatt McHughHappy

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