The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
James “Brick” Davis, a struggling attorney, owes his education to a mobster, but always has refused to get involved with the underworld. When a friend of his is gunned down by a notorious criminal, Brick decides to abandon the exercise of the law and join the Department of Justice to capture the murderer.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
94 audience votes
Key crew
- Seton I. MillerScreenplay
- William KeighleyDirector
- Bernhard KaunOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- James Cagney‘Brick' Davis
- Margaret LindsayKay McCord
- Ann DvorakJean Morgan
- Robert ArmstrongJeff McCord
- Barton MacLaneCollins
- Lloyd NolanHugh Farrell
- William Harrigan'Mac' McKay
- Russell HoptonGerard
- Edward PawleyDanny Leggett
- Noel MadisonDurfee
- Monte BlueFingerprint Expert
- Regis ToomeyEddie Buchanan
Stills
Themes
chicago, illinoisnew york citywashington dc, usanursefbilawyerboxing trainermachine gung manpolice training1930sracketeering