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Bullets or Ballots (1936)

1936-06-06 · 1h 22m · EN
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After Police Captain Dan McLaren becomes police commissioner, former detective Johnny Blake publicly punches him, convincing rackets boss Al Kruger that Blake is sincere in his effort to join the mob. "Bugs" Fenner, meanwhile, is certain that Blake is a police agent.

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William KeighleyDirector

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Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonJohnny BlakeJoan BlondellJoan BlondellLee MorganBarton MacLaneBarton MacLaneAl KrugerHumphrey BogartHumphrey BogartBugs FennerFrank McHughFrank McHughHermanJoe KingJoe KingDan 'Mac' McLarenDick PurcellDick PurcellEd DriscollGeorge E. StoneGeorge E. StoneWires KagelJoseph CrehanJoseph CrehanGrand Jury SpokesmanHenry O'NeillHenry O'NeillWard BryantHenry KolkerHenry KolkerMr. HollisterGilbert EmeryGilbert EmeryMr. Thorndyke

Keywords

MurderPolicePolice detectiveCorruptionShootoutUndercoverInfiltrationFilm in filmRacketeerRacketeeringNumbers gameBanking executivesAnti-crime crusade

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Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityMurder · Police · Police DetectiveDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference287978Actor preference276459 · 86140 · 295586

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What is Bullets or Ballots about?

After Police Captain Dan McLaren becomes police commissioner, former detective Johnny Blake publicly punches him, convincing rackets boss Al Kruger that Blake is sincere in his effort to join the mob. "Bugs" Fenner, meanwhile, is certain that Blake is a police agent.

How long is Bullets or Ballots?

Bullets or Ballots has a runtime of 82 minutes.

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