Manpower

Aug 9, 1941

1h 44m

★ 6.7

Raft and Robinson are at the brawling point!

Overview

Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

First National Pictures

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast

Hank McHenry

Edward G. Robinson

Fay Duval

Marlene Dietrich

Johnny Marshall

George Raft

Jumbo Wells

Alan Hale

Omaha

Frank McHugh

Dolly

Eve Arden

Smiley Quinn

Barton MacLane

Eddie Adams

Ward Bond

Sidney Whipple

Walter Catlett

Scarlett

Joyce Compton

Flo

Lucia Carroll

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