The Pay-Off (1930): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1930 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1930, The Pay-Off is a drama and krimi film directed by Lowell Sherman, running about 70 minutes. “The final reward is DEATH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A thug robs a young engaged couple of their last few dollars. When the thug's gang boss hears of the robbery, he gives them back their money and takes them under his wing. The thug, resentful of the couple, plans to organize a mutiny against the gang's boss, but when he is killed in a botched robbery, the police focus their attention on the young couple.
Who’s in it. The Pay-Off stars Lowell Sherman as Gene Fenmore, Marian Nixon as Annabelle, Hugh Trevor as Rocky and William Janney as Tommy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Pay-Off has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In Vereinigtes Königreich you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pay-Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pay-Off tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Pay-Off (1930)?
- In Vereinigtes Königreich, The Pay-Off is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pay-Off worth watching?
- The Pay-Off holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pay-Off?
- The Pay-Off stars Lowell Sherman, Marian Nixon, Hugh Trevor, William Janney and Helene Millard.
- When was The Pay-Off released?
- The Pay-Off was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.