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Bullets or Ballots (1936)

"WHO Rules The Rackets ? This picture puts the finger on the political higher-ups!"

6.6/10 1h 22m Jun 06, 1936
Crime Drama

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.

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Movie Details

Original Title Bullets or Ballots
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 1.1

Cast

Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson
Johnny Blake
Popularity: 1.9
Joan Blondell
Joan Blondell
Lee Morgan
Popularity: 1.5
Barton MacLane
Barton MacLane
Al Kruger
Popularity: 0.4
Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart
Bugs Fenner
Popularity: 1.1
Frank McHugh
Frank McHugh
Herman
Popularity: 0.5
Joe King
Joe King
Dan 'Mac' McLaren
Popularity: 0.3
Dick Purcell
Dick Purcell
Ed Driscoll
Popularity: 0.3
George E. Stone
George E. Stone
Wires Kagel
Popularity: 0.4
Joseph Crehan
Joseph Crehan
Grand Jury Spokesman
Popularity: 0.4
Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill
Ward Bryant
Popularity: 1.9
Henry Kolker
Henry Kolker
Mr. Hollister
Popularity: 2.3
Gilbert Emery
Gilbert Emery
Mr. Thorndyke
Popularity: 0.2

Key Crew

Director William Keighley
Editor Jack Killifer
Screenplay Seton I. Miller
Music Bernhard Kaun
Producer Louis F. Edelman
Executive Producer Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner

Production

Warner Bros. Pictures
US

Videos & Trailers

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Keywords

corruption police undercover film in film murder shootout infiltration police detective racketeer racketeering numbers game banking executives anti-crime crusade

Reviews from TMDB

talisencrw 9/10
Mar 16, 2016

I greatly enjoyed this humdinger that faces off Edward G. Robinson against Humphrey Bogart, with Joan Blondell doing an incredible job as the moll. Another fine Warner Brothers gangster film, with taut direction by William Keighley.

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Based on 48 votes

Details
Release Date June 6, 1936
Runtime 1h 22m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 1.1
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