Hoodlum Empire (1952)

  • NR
  • 04/15/1952 (US)
  • Crime
  • 1h 38m

"Nicky -- you think your bigger than the whole world."

Overview

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.

Joseph Kane

Director

Bruce Manning

Writer

Robert Considine

Writer

Cast

Brian Donlevy's headshot

Brian Donlevy

Sen. William J. 'Bill' Stephens
Claire Trevor's headshot

Claire Trevor

Connie Williams
Forrest Tucker's headshot

Forrest Tucker

Charles A. 'Charley' Pignatalli
Vera Ralston's headshot

Vera Ralston

Marte 'Marty' Dufour Gray
Luther Adler's headshot

Luther Adler

Nicholas 'Nick' Mancani
John Russell's headshot

John Russell

Joe Gray
Gene Lockhart's headshot

Gene Lockhart

Sen. Tower
Grant Withers's headshot

Grant Withers

Rev. Simon Andrews

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