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King of the Underworld(1939)
Status: Released
Date: 1939-01-14
64%
24 Votes
Time: 1h 7m
Don't kill this killer! Bring him back alive!
Overview:
Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: King of the Underworld
Top 10 Billed Cast
Humphrey Bogart
Joe Gurney
Kay Francis
Dr. Carole Nelson
James Stephenson
Bill Stevens
John Eldredge
Dr. Niles Nelson
Jessie Busley
Aunt Josephine
Arthur Aylesworth
Dr. Sanders
Harland Tucker
Mr. Ames
Charley Foy
Slick
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