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The Sellout (1952)

NR · 1952-05-30 · 1h 23m · EN
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How much does it take for a Woman to Sellout her Man?

A small-town newspaper editor risks everything to expose a corrupt sheriff.

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Gerald MayerDirectorCharles PalmerWriter

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Walter PidgeonWalter PidgeonHaven D. AllridgeJohn HodiakJohn HodiakCharles 'Chick' JohnsonAudrey TotterAudrey TotterCleo BethelPaula RaymondPaula RaymondPeggy StautonThomas GomezThomas GomezSherrif Kellwin C. 'Casey' BurkeCameron MitchellCameron MitchellRandloph 'Randy' StautonKarl MaldenKarl MaldenCapt. Buck MaxwellEverett SloaneEverett SloaneNelson S. TarssonJonathan CottJonathan CottDeputy Edward 'Ned' GraytonFrank CadyFrank CadyBennie AmboyHugh SandersHugh SandersJudge NeelerGriff BarnettGriff BarnettAtty. General J. R. Morrison

Keywords

CorruptionNewspaperNoirSmall town sheriffFilm noir

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityCorruption · Newspaper · NoirVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference657415

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What is The Sellout about?

A small-town newspaper editor risks everything to expose a corrupt sheriff.

How long is The Sellout?

The Sellout has a runtime of 83 minutes.