The Big Tip Off

Mar 20, 1955

1h 18m

★ 5.5

HE KNOWS EVERYTHING THE UNDERWORLD DOES!

Overview

A newspaper man uses a mobster's tips to get the scoop on gangster activities.

Genres

Crime

Production Companies

William F. Broidy Pictures Corporation

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Cast

Johnny Denton

Richard Conte

Penny Conroy

Constance Smith

Bob Gilmore

Bruce Bennett

Sister Mary Joan of Arc

Cathy Downs

Det. Lt. George East

James Millican

Hood #1

Dick Benedict

Father Kearney

Sam Flint

Sister Superior

Mary Carroll

Dan Curry - Gambler

Murray Alper

Mrs. Marshall

Lela Bliss

Spade

Spade Cooley

Hood #2

Harry Guardino

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