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Bullets or Ballots

Bullets or Ballots

1936 · 82 min · EN · 6.6 (54 votes)
Dir. William Keighley · Starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Blondell, Barton MacLane, Humphrey Bogart, Frank McHugh, Joe King · Music Bernhard Kaun

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

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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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A tense, gritty dive into the corrupt underbelly of the city. It's a classic crime drama where trust is a luxury and every shadow hides a potential threat. Perfect for a late-night, solo immersion into a world of double-crosses.

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