Cry Vengeance(1954)
The call of the avenger . . .
Ex-cop Vic Barron crossed the wrong mobsters; his wife and child were killed and he was scarred, framed, and imprisoned. On release, Vic has but one desire, revenge on still-hiding Tino Morelli.
Movie: Cry Vengeance
Top 10 Billed Cast
Vic Barron
Peggy Harding
Roxey Davis
Lily Arnold
Tino Morelli
Johnny Blue-Eyes
Mike Walters
Nick Buda
Lt. Pat Ryan
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Ex-cop Vic Barron crossed the wrong mobsters; his wife and child were killed and he was scarred, framed, and imprisoned. On release, Vic has but one desire, revenge on still-hiding Tino Morelli.
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1954-11-24
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The call of the avenger . . .
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