Loophole (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1954, Loophole is a crime film directed by Harold D. Schuster, running about 80 minutes. “Desperate man on the hot spot... and only one way out!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bank teller Mike Donovan (Barry Sullivan) takes the first step on the road to Perdition when he fails to report a $49,000 shortage. Accused of theft, Donovan is fired from his job. He is then prevented from finding other employment by Javert-like insurance investigator Gus Slavin (Charles McGraw). Despite many setbacks, Donovan attempts to clear his muddied name.
Who’s in it. Loophole stars Barry Sullivan as Mike Donovan, Dorothy Malone as Ruthie Donovan, Charles McGraw as Gus Slavin and Don Haggerty as Neil Sanford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Loophole has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loophole page.
If you liked it. Fans of Loophole tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Loophole (1954)?
- In US, Loophole is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Loophole worth watching?
- Loophole holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Loophole?
- Loophole stars Barry Sullivan, Dorothy Malone, Charles McGraw, Don Haggerty and Mary Beth Hughes.
- When was Loophole released?
- Loophole was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.