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The Payoff
The Payoff
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  2. The Payoff

The Payoff

1942
1h 14m
Action
Thriller
Crime

Status

Released

Release

1942

Runtime

1h 14m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

1
Amazon Video

Buy

1
Amazon Video
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Storyline

"HE'S BACK AGAIN... The Fastest talking newshawk in his greatest role!"

The city's District Attorney is murdered, and a newspaper reporter investigates. He starts finding out that everything wasn't quite as cut and dried as it appeared to be.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 14m
Nov 24, 1942
Languages
English
Director
Arthur Dreifuss
Arthur Dreifuss
Production
PRC
PRC
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

26 Cast Members

Lee Tracy

Lee Tracy

Brad McKay

Tom Brown

Tom Brown

Guy Norris

Tina Thayer

Tina Thayer

Phyllis Walker

Evelyn Brent

Evelyn Brent

Alma Dorn

Jack La Rue

Jack La Rue

John Angus

Ian Keith

Ian Keith

Inspector Thomas

Robert Middlemass

Robert Middlemass

Lester Norris

John Maxwell

Moroni

John Sheehan

John Sheehan

Sgt. Brenen

Harry C. Bradley

Harry C. Bradley

Dr. Steele (as Harry Bradley)

Forrest Taylor

Forrest Taylor

Hugh Walker

Pat Costello

Pat - Reporter

Steve Benton

Police Officer (uncredited)

Roy Butler

Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Noble 'Kid' Chissell

Noble 'Kid' Chissell

Hood (uncredited)

Joe Gilbert

Gambling House Patron (uncredited)

Dick Gordon

Gambling House Patron (uncredited)

Bill Hunter

Pete - Night Club Bouncer (uncredited)

Jack Kenney

Jack Kenney

Gambling House Cashier (uncredited)

Carl M. Leviness

Carl M. Leviness

Typist (uncredited)

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