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The System

The System

The shakedown shootout monster-reign that crimedom called... The System

1953 1h 30mCrime

A gambling boss is pressured by the law and press when a crusade is started against him after one of his collectors becomes a killer.

2.6/5

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Synopsis

A gambling boss is pressured by the law and press when a crusade is started against him after one of his collectors becomes a killer.

The vibe

film noirb movie

Behind it

Lewis SeilerLewis SeilerDirectorJo EisingerWriterEdith GraftonStorySamuel GraftonStoryDavid ButtolphComposerEdwin B. DuParEdwin B. DuParCinematography

Cast

Frank LovejoyFrank LovejoyJohn E. 'Johnny' Merrick
Joan WeldonJoan WeldonFelice Stuart
Robert ArthurRobert ArthurRex Merrick
Paul PicerniPaul PicerniDavid Wiley
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeJerry Allen
Jerome CowanJerome CowanBarry X. Brady
Dan SeymourMr. Marty
Sarah SelbySarah SelbyLiz Allen
Fay RoopeFay RoopeRoger Stuart
Frank RichardsFrank RichardsCharley, Merrick's Butler
Vic PerrinVic PerrinLittle Harry Goubenek
Henry CordenHenry CordenSpecs alias Marty Kubek
Howard NegleyHoward NegleySenator Richard Ketteridge
Alan GordonBig Reuben
Bruno VeSotaBruno VeSotaAngelo Bruno
Richard GarrickRichard GarrickFrank Tasker

Director

Lewis Seiler

Writers

Jo Eisinger, Edith Grafton, Samuel Grafton

Release date

18 Apr 1953

Runtime

1h 30m

Studio

Warner Bros. Pictures

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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