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1946-08-23 · 62 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Drama · Mystery · Thriller

Marine veteran Johnny Christopher meets and is immediately drawn to beautiful Evelyn Smith one day on the beach. Evelyn's new job as secretary to a U.S. senator in California soon brings unexpected intrigue and trouble for her and Johnny. The machinations of a sinister group of Nazi spies lead to mysteries and mistaken identities, and the two soon find themselves framed for murder!

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Directors
Phil Rosen
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lawrence TierneyLawrence TierneyJohnny Christopher
Anne JeffreysAnne JeffreysEvelyn Smith
Lowell GilmoreLowell GilmoreVon Dorn
Myrna DellMyrna DellGretchen
Harry HarveyHarry HarveySen. Remmy
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsJames Blackton
Ray WalkerRay WalkerAgt. Jorgensen
Jason Robards Sr.Jason Robards Sr.Bruckner
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandCapt. Caleb Simpson
Bonnie BlairNurse
Lee BonnellLee BonnellPolice Sgt. Roth
Robert ClarkeRobert ClarkeThe Doctor
Hal CraigVice-Admiral
Ralph DunnRalph DunnPatrol Car Cop
Lee ElsonJudd
Don EversPoliceman
Pat FlahertyMotorcycle Cop #1
James FlavinJames FlavinWoods
John HamiltonJohn HamiltonPolice Capt. Edmonds
Tommy NoonanTommy NoonanCounterman

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