23 Sep 2005
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Destination Murder
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Laura Mansfield catches a glimpse of mob hit man Jackie Wales after he shoots her businessman father. At the police station, Laura identifies Jackie as the murderer, but the policeman in charge of the case, Lt. Brewster, lets him go, citing a lack of corroborating evidence. Outraged, Laura worms her way into the unsuspecting Jackie's heart, trying to snare him and mob-connected club owner Armitage in her trap.
Top Billed Cast
Joyce Mackenzie Laura Mansfield
Stanley Clements Jackie Wales
Hurd Hatfield Stretch Norton
Albert Dekker Armitage
Myrna Dell Alice Wentworth
James Flavin Police Lt. Brewster
John Dehner Frank Niles
Richard Emory Police Sgt. Mulcahy
Norma Vance Fran, Inebriated Lady
Buddy Swan Arthur, Blue Streak Messenger
Suzette Harbin Harriett, Nightclub Maid
Burt Wenland Dave, Blue Streak Messenger
Franklyn Farnum Arthur Mansfield
Leon Alton Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Harold Miller Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Suzanne Ridgway Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayre Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Steven Ritch Waiter (Uncredited)
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