The Devil's Henchman (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film
Released in 1949, The Devil's Henchman is a drama and crime film directed by Seymour Friedman, running about 68 minutes. “PORT OF THIEVES...NO-MAN'S-LAND OF CRIME!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Insurance agent Jesse Arno is posing as a sailor while on the trail of a gang of waterfront thieves, supposedly headed by Tip Banning. Arno is aware that a gang member has been murdered by Rhino, Banning's simple-minded right-hand man, but says nothing when he is questioned by the police, who are unaware of his real profession. Banning, knowing that Jesse knew who the killer was, admits him into the gang.
Who’s in it. The Devil's Henchman stars Warner Baxter as Jess Arno, Mary Beth Hughes as Silky, Mike Mazurki as Rhino and Peggy Converse as Connie, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil's Henchman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Henchman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Henchman (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Devil's Henchman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Devil's Henchman?
- The Devil's Henchman stars Warner Baxter, Mary Beth Hughes, Mike Mazurki, Peggy Converse and Regis Toomey.
- When was The Devil's Henchman released?
- The Devil's Henchman was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.