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The Hoodlum

1951-07-05 · 61 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Thriller · Crime

Vincent Lubeck is a vicious ex-convict. His criminal activities are despised by his family, but he uses and abuses them in the course of his crimes. Eventually his own brother must stand up to him.

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Directors
Max Nosseck
Production companies
Jack Schwarz Productions, Eagle-Lion Classics
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lawrence TierneyLawrence TierneyVincent Lubeck
Allene RobertsAllene RobertsRosa
Marjorie RiordanMarjorie RiordanEileen
Lisa GolmLisa GolmMrs. Lubeck
Edward TierneyEdward TierneyJohnny Lubeck
Stuart RandallStuart RandallPolice Lt. Burdick
Angela StevensAngela StevensChristie Lang (as Ann Zika)
O.Z. WhiteheadO.Z. WhiteheadBreckenridge
Eddie FosterMickey Sessions
Tom HubbardPolice Sgt. Schmidt
John De SimoneMarty Connell
Richard BarronEddie Bright
Rudy RamaHarry Hill

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