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Bunco Squad (1950)

1950-09-01 · 1h 7m · EN
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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.

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Herbert I. LeedsDirector

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Robert SterlingRobert SterlingDet. Sgt. Steve JohnsonJoan DixonJoan DixonGrace Bradshaw / Bride in FilmRicardo CortezRicardo CortezTony Weldon / Anthony WellsDouglas FowleyDouglas FowleyDet. Sgt. Mack McManusElisabeth RisdonElisabeth RisdonJessica RoyceMarguerite ChurchillMarguerite ChurchillBarbara MadisonJohn KelloggJohn KelloggFred ReedBernadene HayesBernadene HayesPrincess LianeRobert BiceRobert BiceDrake / The SwamiVivien OaklandVivien OaklandAnnie CobbDanteDanteDante the MagicianFred AldrichFred AldrichBunco Unit Detective at Desk (uncredited)

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Fortune tellerB movie

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Genre affinityCrimeTheme affinityFortune Teller · B MoviePacingShortDirector preference331703Actor preference308969 · 141592 · 139691Country preferenceUs

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What is Bunco Squad 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.

How long is Bunco Squad?

Bunco Squad has a runtime of 67 minutes.