The read
It runs a compact 53m.
Synopsis
As California gubernatorial candidate Burton is about to cast his vote a truck crashes into the polling booth, critically injuring him and his opponent. A flashback traces his career from unemployed veteran to dockworker to lawyer. A side thread traces his tortured relationship with his wife.
Ratings
IMDb4.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Norman HoustonWriter
- Arthur LubinDirector
- Joseph SantleyDirector
Cast
- Ben LyonGlenn Burton
- Helen TwelvetreesAlice
- Rod La RocqueDan Elliott
- Russell HoptonEddie
- James BurkeCorrigan
- Henry KolkerDistrict Attorney
- Purnell PrattDr. Stevens
- Barbara PepperThe Blonde Stranger
- Lee ShumwayForeman
- Norman HoustonJohnson
- John MackJuror
Stills
Themes
candidatedock worker