16 Jul 1947
Brute Force
Timeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how can he possibly bust out of Munsey's chains?
Hoodlum Empire
"Nicky -- you think your bigger than the whole world."
It's a deadly play for power when a Mafia chieftain's top gun goes straight and threatens to testify against the big boss and his cruel, nationwide network of crime. The picture, which was shot in a semi-documentary style, was inspired by the Kefauver investigations of 1950-51.
Top Billed Cast
Brian Donlevy Sen. William J. 'Bill' Stephens
Claire Trevor Connie Williams
Forrest Tucker Charles A. 'Charley' Pignatalli
Vera Ralston Marte 'Marty' Dufour Gray
Luther Adler Nicholas 'Nick' Mancani
John Russell Joe Gray
Gene Lockhart Sen. Tower
Grant Withers Rev. Simon Andrews
Richard Jaeckel Ted Dawson
Roy Roberts Police Chief
Whit Bissell Pickpocket
Don Beddoe Sen. Blake
Francis Pierlot Uncle Jean
Taylor Holmes Benjamin Lawton
Roy Barcroft Morris Draper
William Murphy Pete Dailey
Richard Benedict Silky Tanner
Mikel Conrad Chunce
Thomas Browne Henry Commissioner Mermant
Douglas Kennedy Brinkley
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