Bunco Squad (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1950, Bunco Squad is a crime film directed by Herbert I. Leeds, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Police sergeants Johnson and McManus take on Los Angeles confidence tricksters. Con man Tony Wells, lining up rich widow Jessica Royce as his latest mark, sets up a false paranormal society with other charlatans to convince the credulous Jessica that her late son is speaking to her through their sham seances. When the plan leads to murder, Johnson and McManus must bring the group down before they kill again.
Who’s in it. Bunco Squad stars Robert Sterling as Det. Sgt. Steve Johnson, Joan Dixon as Grace Bradshaw / Bride in Film, Ricardo Cortez as Tony Weldon / Anthony Wells and Douglas Fowley as Det. Sgt. Mack McManus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Bunco Squad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bunco Squad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bunco Squad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bunco Squad (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bunco Squad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bunco Squad worth watching?
- Bunco Squad holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bunco Squad?
- Bunco Squad stars Robert Sterling, Joan Dixon, Ricardo Cortez, Douglas Fowley and Elisabeth Risdon.
- When was Bunco Squad released?
- Bunco Squad was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.