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Hoodlum Empire
“"Nicky -- you think your bigger than the whole world."”
6.5 / 10• 1952• 1h 38m•NR• English
Crime
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Brian Donlevy
Sen. William J. 'Bill' Stephens
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joseph Kane's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Hoodlum Empire is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
