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The Threat (1949)

NR · 1949-12-01 · 1h 6m · EN
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KILLER IN JAILBREAK on vengeance trail!

A violent escaped con and his gang kidnap the police detective and DA who put him behind bars.

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Felix E. FeistDirector

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Michael O'SheaMichael O'SheaDetective Ray WilliamsVirginia GreyVirginia GreyCarolCharles McGrawCharles McGrawArnold 'Red' KlugerJulie BishopJulie BishopAnn WilliamsFrank ConroyFrank ConroyDistrict Attorney Barker MacDonaldRobert ShayneRobert ShayneInsp. 'Murph' MurphyAnthony CarusoAnthony CarusoNick DamonDon McGuireDon McGuireJoe TurnerFrank RichardsFrank RichardsLeftyMichael McHaleMichael McHaleDetective JensenKevin O'MorrisonKevin O'MorrisonFrank (uncredited)Devera BurtonDevera BurtonAnn's Friend

Keywords

DetectiveRevengeDistrict attorneyEscaped convictNoirFilm noir

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Genre affinityThriller · CrimeTheme affinityDetective · Revenge · District AttorneyVisual styleNoir · Film NoirPacingShortDirector preference339946Actor preference180036 · 310681 · 252973

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Frequently asked questions about The Threat

What is The Threat about?

A violent escaped con and his gang kidnap the police detective and DA who put him behind bars.

How long is The Threat?

The Threat has a runtime of 66 minutes.