The Case Against Brooklyn (1958)
A rookie cop takes on criminals who have the local government in their pocket.
Top billed cast
Darren McGavinPete Harris
Margaret HayesLil Polombo nee Alexander
Warren StevensRudi Franklin
Peggy McCayMrs. Jane Harris
Tol AveryDist. Atty. Michael W. Norris
Emile MeyerPolice Capt. T.W. Wills
Nestor PaivaFinelli
Brian G. HuttonJess Johnson
Robert OsterlohDet. Sgt. Bonney
Joe TurkelHenchman Monte
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