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The Devil's Henchmen (1949)

Movie ★ 7.5 68 min

Crime Drama

Insurance agent Jesse Arno is posing as a sailor while on the trail of a gang of waterfront thieves, supposedly headed by Tip Banning. Arno is aware that a gang member has been murdered by Rhino, Banning's simple-minded right-hand man, but says nothing when he is questioned by the police, who are unaware of his real profession. Banning, knowing that Jesse knew who the killer was, admits him into the gang.

Eric Taylor Writer Seymour Friedman Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 15, 1949
Runtime
68 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0041293
Language

Cast

Warner Baxter Warner Baxter Jess Arno Mary Beth Hughes Mary Beth Hughes Silky Mike Mazurki Mike Mazurki Rhino Peggy Converse Peggy Converse Connie Regis Toomey Regis Toomey Tip Banning James Flavin James Flavin Police Sergeant Briggs Julian Rivero Organ Grinder Ken Christy Police Detective Whalen William Forrest William Forrest Anderson Al Bridge Al Bridge Elmer Hood Paul Marion Paul Marion Bill Falls

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Devil's Henchmen about?
Insurance agent Jesse Arno is posing as a sailor while on the trail of a gang of waterfront thieves, supposedly headed by Tip Banning. Arno is aware that a gang member has been murdered by Rhino, Banning's simple-minded right-hand man, but says nothing when he is questioned by the police, who are unaware of his real profession. Banning, knowing that Jesse knew who the killer was, admits him into the gang.
Who directed The Devil's Henchmen?
The Devil's Henchmen was directed by Seymour Friedman.
Who stars in The Devil's Henchmen?
The Devil's Henchmen stars Warner Baxter, Mary Beth Hughes, Mike Mazurki, Peggy Converse.
When was The Devil's Henchmen released?
The Devil's Henchmen is a 1949 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Devil's Henchmen?
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