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Loan Shark

1952-05-23 · 79 min · ★ 5.7

Crime · Drama

A vicious loan shark ring has been preying on factory workers. When several workers at a tire factory suffer violence at the hands of the loan sharkers, a union leader and the factory owner try to recruit ex-con Joe Gargan to infiltrate to the gang. At first Joe does not want to get involved, but changes his mind when his brother-in-law dies at the hands of a savage loan shark hood. Joe works his way into the mob, but in order to keep his cover, Joe can't tell anyone what he is up to. This results in him being disowned by his sister and girl friend.

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Directors
Seymour Friedman
Production companies
Encore Productions Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George RaftGeorge RaftJoe Gargen
Dorothy HartDorothy HartAnn Nelson
Paul StewartPaul StewartLou Donelli
John HoytJohn HoytVince Phillips
Helen WestcottHelen WestcottMartha Gargen Haines
Henry SlateHenry SlatePaul Nelson
Russell JohnsonRussell JohnsonCharlie Thompson
Margia DeanMargia DeanIvy
Benny BakerBenny BakerTubby
Lawrence DobkinLawrence DobkinWalter Kerr
Spring MitchellSpring MitchellNancy

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