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The Chance of a Lifetime(1943)
Status: Released
Date: 1943-10-26
62%
5 Votes
Time: 1h 5m
ARRESTED FOR A MURDER HE DIDN'T COMMIT!
Overview:
A mad scramble for stolen loot ensues after Boston Blackie has prisoners released for work in a wartime defence plant.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Chance of a Lifetime
Top 10 Billed Cast
Chester Morris
Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Erik Rolf
Dooley Watson
Jeanne Bates
Mary Watson
Richard Lane
Insp. John Farraday
George E. Stone
The Runt
Lloyd Corrigan
Arthur Manleder
Douglas Fowley
Nails Blanton (Uncredited)
Sid Melton
Benny Hines (Uncredited)
Ray Teal
Policeman Joe (Uncredited)
Maude Eburne
Edna Counihan (Uncredited)
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Overview
A mad scramble for stolen loot ensues after Boston Blackie has prisoners released for work in a wartime defence plant.
Release Date
1943-10-26
Average
6.2
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ARRESTED FOR A MURDER HE DIDN'T COMMIT!
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