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A Dangerous Profession
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A Dangerous Profession

1949-12-10 · 79 min · ★ 5.7

Crime · Drama · Mystery

A cop-turned-bail bondsman gets involved in a murder investigation involving a former flame.

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Directors
Ted Tetzlaff
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George RaftGeorge RaftVince Kane
Ella RainesElla RainesLucy Brackett
Pat O'BrienPat O'BrienJoe Farley
Bill WilliamsBill WilliamsClaude Brackett
Jim BackusJim BackusPolice Lt. Nick Ferrone / Narrator (voice)
Roland WintersRoland WintersJerry 'Mac' McKay
Betty UnderwoodBetty UnderwoodElaine Storm
Robert GistRobert GistRoy Collins, aka Max Gibney
David BauerDavid BauerMatthew Dawson (as David Wolfe)
Harry Brown
Don DillawayDon Dillaway
Mack GrayMack GrayFred - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Jonathan HaleJonathan Hale
Charmienne HarkerCigarette Girl (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempKenner G. Kemp
Phyllis KennedyPhyllis Kennedy
Frances MorrisFrances Morris
William J. O'Brien
Yvonne RobVi (uncredited)
Lynne RobertsLynne RobertsMiss Wilson (uncredited)

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