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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1949-12-10
Languageen
Runtime1h 19m
Production

RKO Radio Pictures

5.7(16)
•1949•1h 19m

A Dangerous Profession

"Thieves and Killers are my Clients!"

CrimeDramaMystery

Overview

A cop-turned-bail bondsman gets involved in a murder investigation involving a former flame.

Director
Ted Tetzlaff
Writing & Screenplay
Warren DuffMartin Rackin
Cinematography
Robert De Grasse

Principal Cast

25 credited
George Raft
George RaftVince Kane
Ella Raines
Ella RainesLucy Brackett
Pat O'Brien
Pat O'BrienJoe Farley
Bill Williams
Bill WilliamsClaude Brackett
Jim Backus
Jim BackusPolice Lt. Nick Ferrone / Narrator (voice)
Roland Winters
Roland WintersJerry 'Mac' McKay
Betty Underwood
Betty UnderwoodElaine Storm
Robert Gist
Robert GistRoy Collins, aka Max Gibney
David Bauer
David BauerMatthew Dawson (as David Wolfe)
HB
Harry Brown

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