The read
It runs a compact 1h 11m.
Synopsis
Police detective Lanny resents the ongoing interference of the local FBI branch. Hoping to show up the feds, Lanny tackles a baffling espionage case. Things heat up when reporter sweetheart Ollie is framed for murder.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Phil DunhamScreenplay
- Raymond K. JohnsonDirector
Cast
- Walter McGrailVincent 'Lanny' Landers
- Queenie SmithOllie O'Dea
- Irving PichelLester Owens
- Donald ReedBilly Westrop
- Willy CastelloEddie Geller
- Duncan RenaldoTony Blank
- Joy HodgesPeppy
- Richard TuckerChief Agent John Adams
- Malcolm McGregorSilky Samuels
- Hans JobySchmidt
- George EldredgeProsecuting Attorney Ames
- Henri MenjouSmaltz
Stills
Themes
criminal lawyerspecial agentmurder trial