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The Falcon Strikes Back
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The Falcon Strikes Back

1943-04-01 · 66 min · ★ 5.6

Mystery · Crime

The Falcon is framed for the murder of a banker and the theft of war bonds. He makes his escape into the mountains where he hides out in a rustic lodge. From here he uncovers a phony war bond operation.

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

Top Cast

Tom ConwayTom ConwayTom Lawrence
Harriet NelsonHarriet NelsonGwynne Gregory (as Harriet Hilliard)
Jane RandolphJane RandolphMarcia Brooks
Edgar KennedyEdgar KennedySmiley Dugan
Cliff EdwardsCliff EdwardsGoldie Locke
Rita CordayRita CordayMia Bruger
Erford GageErford GageRickey Davis
Wynne GibsonWynne GibsonGeraldine H. Lipton
André CharlotAndré CharlotBruno Steffen (as Andre Charlot)
Richard LooRichard LooJerry
Cliff ClarkCliff ClarkInspector Timothy Donovan
Edward GarganEdward GarganDetective Bates
The Velma Dawson PuppetsGroup Performers
Olin HowlandOlin HowlandSheriff (uncredited)
Frank FaylenFrank FaylenCecil, a Hobo (uncredited)
Jack NortonJack NortonSecond Hobo (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerArgyle, Hotel Desk Clark (uncredited)
George LloydGeorge LloydBrannigan (uncredited)

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