Movie: The Case Against Brooklyn

Top 10 Billed Cast

Darren McGavin
Darren McGavin

Pete Harris

Margaret Hayes
Margaret Hayes

Lil Polombo nee Alexander

Warren Stevens
Warren Stevens

Rudi Franklin

Peggy McCay
Peggy McCay

Mrs. Jane Harris

Tol Avery
Tol Avery

Dist. Atty. Michael W. Norris

Emile Meyer
Emile Meyer

Police Capt. T.W. Wills

Nestor Paiva
Nestor Paiva

Finelli

Brian G. Hutton
Brian G. Hutton

Jess Johnson

Robert Osterloh
Robert Osterloh

Det. Sgt. Bonney

Joe Turkel
Joe Turkel

Henchman Monte

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  • Overview

    A rookie cop takes on criminals who have the local government in their pocket.

  • Release Date

    1958-06-01

  • Average

    5.8

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
  • Tagline

    Is this cop for sale?

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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