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Bunco Squad
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Bunco Squad

1950-09-01 · 67 min · ★ 6.1

Crime

Police sergeants Johnson and McManus take on Los Angeles confidence tricksters. Con man Tony Wells, lining up rich widow Jessica Royce as his latest mark, sets up a false paranormal society with other charlatans to convince the credulous Jessica that her late son is speaking to her through their sham seances. When the plan leads to murder, Johnson and McManus must bring the group down before they kill again.

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Directors
Herbert I. Leeds
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert SterlingRobert SterlingDet. Sgt. Steve Johnson
Joan DixonJoan DixonGrace Bradshaw / Bride in Film
Ricardo CortezRicardo CortezTony Weldon / Anthony Wells
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyDet. Sgt. Mack McManus
Elisabeth RisdonElisabeth RisdonJessica Royce
Marguerite ChurchillMarguerite ChurchillBarbara Madison
John KelloggJohn KelloggFred Reed
Bernadene HayesBernadene HayesPrincess Liane
Robert BiceRobert BiceDrake / The Swami
Vivien OaklandVivien OaklandAnnie Cobb
DanteDanteDante the Magician
Fred AldrichFred AldrichBunco Unit Detective at Desk (uncredited)
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorClub Patron (uncredited)
Tol AveryTol AveryPolice Captain Edwards (uncredited)
Rand BrooksRand BrooksRobert (uncredited)
Jack ChefeJack ChefeMaitre D' (uncredited)
James ConatyBride's Father in Film (uncredited)
James CravenJames CravenSwenson (uncredited)
Victor CutlerVictor CutlerMistaken Bridegroom in Film (uncredited)
Don DillawayDon DillawayBible Salesman (uncredited)

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