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A Dangerous Profession
A Dangerous Profession
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A Dangerous Profession

1949
1h 19m
Crime
Drama
Mystery

Status

Released

Release

1949

Runtime

1h 19m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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Storyline

"Thieves and Killers are my Clients!"

A cop-turned-bail bondsman gets involved in a murder investigation involving a former flame.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 19m
Dec 10, 1949
Languages
English
Director
Ted Tetzlaff
Ted Tetzlaff
Production
RKO Radio Pictures
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

25 Cast Members

George Raft

George Raft

Vince Kane

Ella Raines

Ella Raines

Lucy Brackett

Pat O'Brien

Pat O'Brien

Joe Farley

Bill Williams

Bill Williams

Claude Brackett

Jim Backus

Jim Backus

Police Lt. Nick Ferrone / Narrator (voice)

Roland Winters

Roland Winters

Jerry 'Mac' McKay

Betty Underwood

Betty Underwood

Elaine Storm

Robert Gist

Robert Gist

Roy Collins, aka Max Gibney

David Bauer

David Bauer

Matthew Dawson (as David Wolfe)

Harry Brown

Don Dillaway

Don Dillaway

Mack Gray

Mack Gray

Fred - Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Charmienne Harker

Cigarette Girl (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Kenner G. Kemp

Phyllis Kennedy

Phyllis Kennedy

Frances Morris

Frances Morris

William J. O'Brien

Yvonne Rob

Vi (uncredited)

Lynne Roberts

Lynne Roberts

Miss Wilson (uncredited)

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