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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1949-12-01
Languageen
Runtime1h 6m
Production

RKO Radio Pictures

6.0(24)
•1949•1h 6m

The Threat

"KILLER IN JAILBREAK on vengeance trail!"

CrimeThriller

Overview

A violent escaped con and his gang kidnap the police detective and DA who put him behind bars.

Writing & Screenplay
Dick Irving HylandHugh King
Cinematography
Harry J. Wild

Principal Cast

42 credited
Michael O'Shea
Michael O'SheaDetective Ray Williams
Virginia Grey
Virginia GreyCarol
Charles McGraw
Charles McGrawArnold 'Red' Kluger
Julie Bishop
Julie BishopAnn Williams
Frank Conroy
Frank ConroyDistrict Attorney Barker MacDonald
Robert Shayne
Robert ShayneInsp. 'Murph' Murphy
Anthony Caruso
Anthony CarusoNick Damon
Don McGuire
Don McGuireJoe Turner
Frank Richards
Frank RichardsLefty
Michael McHale
Michael McHaleDetective Jensen

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