26 Mar 1948
Mr. Reckless
An oil well digger tries to win back his former girlfriend, now engaged to another man.
Thunder Bay
The Brawling, Mauling Story of the Biggest Bonanza of Them All !
Shrimpers and oilmen clash when an ambitious wildcatter begins constructing an off-shore oilrig.
Top Billed Cast
James Stewart Steve Martin
Joanne Dru Stella Rigaud
Gilbert Roland Teche Bossier
Dan Duryea Johnny Gambi
Jay C. Flippen Kermit MacDonald
Marcia Henderson Francesca Rigaud
Robert Monet Phillipe Bayard
Antonio Moreno Dominique Rigaud
Harry Morgan Rawlings
Fortunio Bonanova Sheriff Antoine Chighizola
Mario Siletti Louis Chighizola
Emile Avery Fisherman (uncredited)
Alfredo Berumen Fisherman (uncredited)
Adrine Champagne Fisherman (uncredited)
Frank Chase Radio Technician (uncredited)
Antonio Filauri Joe Sephalu (uncredited)
Donald Green Fisherman (uncredited)
Jean Hartelle Fisherman (uncredited)
Ted Mapes Oil Man (uncredited)
Billy McCoy Fisherman (uncredited)
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