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The System
The System

The System

The shakedown shootout monster-reign that crimedom called... The System

Genres

Crime

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A gambling boss is pressured by the law and press when a crusade is started against him after one of his collectors becomes a killer.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

4.8/10

Release Date

18 April 1953

Country

United States of America

Cast

Frank Lovejoy

Frank Lovejoy

John E. 'Johnny' Merrick

Joan Weldon

Joan Weldon

Felice Stuart

Robert Arthur

Robert Arthur

Rex Merrick

Paul Picerni

Paul Picerni

David Wiley

Don Beddoe

Don Beddoe

Jerry Allen

Jerome Cowan

Jerome Cowan

Barry X. Brady

Dan Seymour

Dan Seymour

Mr. Marty

Sarah Selby

Sarah Selby

Liz Allen

Fay Roope

Fay Roope

Roger Stuart

Frank Richards

Frank Richards

Charley, Merrick's Butler

Vic Perrin

Vic Perrin

Little Harry Goubenek

Henry Corden

Henry Corden

Specs alias Marty Kubek

Howard Negley

Howard Negley

Senator Richard Ketteridge

Alan Gordon

Alan Gordon

Big Reuben

Bruno VeSota

Bruno VeSota

Angelo Bruno

Richard Garrick

Richard Garrick

Frank Tasker

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