Bullets or Ballots
1936 · Movie · 1h 22m
CrimeDrama
"WHO Rules The Rackets ? This picture puts the finger on the political higher-ups!"
Overview
After Police Captain Dan McLaren becomes police commissioner, former detective Johnny Blake publicly punches him, convincing rackets boss Al Kruger that Blake is sincere in his effort to join the mob. "Bugs" Fenner, meanwhile, is certain that Blake is a police agent.
Ratings
IMDb
7/10
Key crew
- William KeighleyDirector
- Seton I. MillerScreenplay
Cast
- Edward G. RobinsonJohnny Blake
- Joan BlondellLee Morgan
- Barton MacLaneAl Kruger
- Humphrey BogartBugs Fenner
- Frank McHughHerman
- Joe KingDan 'Mac' McLaren
- Dick PurcellEd Driscoll
- George E. StoneWires Kagel
- Joseph CrehanGrand Jury Spokesman
- Henry O'NeillWard Bryant
- Henry KolkerMr. Hollister
- Gilbert EmeryMr. Thorndyke
Stills
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Themes
corruptionpoliceundercoverfilm in filmmurdershootoutinfiltrationpolice detectiveracketeerracketeeringnumbers gamebanking executives