Movie: Monkey on My Back

Top 8 Billed Cast

Cameron Mitchell
Cameron Mitchell

Barney Ross

Dianne Foster
Dianne Foster

Cathy Holland

Paul Richards
Paul Richards

Rico, Drug Pusher (as Paul E. Richards)

Jack Albertson
Jack Albertson

Sam Pian

Kathy Garver
Kathy Garver

Noreen

Lisa Golm
Lisa Golm

Barney's Mother

Barry Kelley
Barry Kelley

Big Ralph

Scotty Beckett
Scotty Beckett

Corpsman (uncredited)

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