Roger Touhy, Gangster (1944) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1944 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1944, Roger Touhy, Gangster is a drame and policier film directed by Robert Florey, running about 65 minutes. “LAST OF THE GANGSTERS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set during Prohibition, the movie centers on Touhy's rise from small time thug to the city's most powerful bootlegger whose empire is rivaled only by that of Al Capone (who is referred to, but never named in the story). It is his rival who frames Touhy for kidnapping and arranges for him to serve a life-long term in Stateville prison. Determined to be free again, the desperate Touhy and his cellmate Basil "the Owl" Banghart, begin plotting a violent break out.
Who’s in it. Roger Touhy, Gangster stars Preston Foster as Roger Touhy, Victor McLaglen as Herman "Owl" Banghart, Lois Andrews as Daisy and Kent Taylor as Steve Warren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Roger Touhy, Gangster 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 Roger Touhy, Gangster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roger Touhy, Gangster tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Roger Touhy, Gangster (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roger Touhy, Gangster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roger Touhy, Gangster worth watching?
- Roger Touhy, Gangster holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and policier. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roger Touhy, Gangster?
- Roger Touhy, Gangster stars Preston Foster, Victor McLaglen, Lois Andrews, Kent Taylor and Anthony Quinn.
- When was Roger Touhy, Gangster released?
- Roger Touhy, Gangster was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.