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The System(1953)
Status: Released
Date: 1953-04-18
53%
10 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
The shakedown shootout monster-reign that crimedom called... The System
Overview:
A gambling boss is pressured by the law and press when a crusade is started against him after one of his collectors becomes a killer.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The System
Top 10 Billed Cast
Frank Lovejoy
John E. 'Johnny' Merrick
Joan Weldon
Felice Stuart
Robert Arthur
Rex Merrick
Paul Picerni
David Wiley
Don Beddoe
Jerry Allen
Jerome Cowan
Barry X. Brady
Sarah Selby
Liz Allen
Fay Roope
Roger Stuart
Frank Richards
Charley, Merrick's Butler
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Overview
A gambling boss is pressured by the law and press when a crusade is started against him after one of his collectors becomes a killer.
Release Date
1953-04-18
Average
5.25
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
The shakedown shootout monster-reign that crimedom called... The System
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