The Threat (1949)
A violent escaped con and his gang kidnap the police detective and DA who put him behind bars.
Top billed cast
Michael O'SheaDetective Ray Williams
Virginia GreyCarol
Charles McGrawArnold 'Red' Kluger
Julie BishopAnn Williams
Frank ConroyDistrict Attorney Barker MacDonald
Robert ShayneInsp. 'Murph' Murphy
Anthony CarusoNick Damon
Don McGuireJoe Turner
Frank RichardsLefty
Michael McHaleDetective Jensen
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