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Loan Shark (1952)

Movie ★ 5.7 79 min

Crime Drama

A vicious loan shark ring has been preying on factory workers. When several workers at a tire factory suffer violence at the hands of the loan sharkers, a union leader and the factory owner try to recruit ex-con Joe Gargan to infiltrate to the gang. At first Joe does not want to get involved, but changes his mind when his brother-in-law dies at the hands of a savage loan shark hood. Joe works his way into the mob, but in order to keep his cover, Joe can't tell anyone what he is up to. This results in him being disowned by his sister and girl friend.

Seymour Friedman Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 23, 1952
Runtime
79 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0044847
Language
Studio
Encore Productions Inc.

Themes

Cast

George Raft George Raft Joe Gargen Dorothy Hart Dorothy Hart Ann Nelson Paul Stewart Paul Stewart Lou Donelli John Hoyt John Hoyt Vince Phillips Helen Westcott Helen Westcott Martha Gargen Haines Henry Slate Henry Slate Paul Nelson Russell Johnson Russell Johnson Charlie Thompson Margia Dean Margia Dean Ivy Benny Baker Benny Baker Tubby Lawrence Dobkin Lawrence Dobkin Walter Kerr Spring Mitchell Spring Mitchell Nancy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Loan Shark about?
A vicious loan shark ring has been preying on factory workers. When several workers at a tire factory suffer violence at the hands of the loan sharkers, a union leader and the factory owner try to recruit ex-con Joe Gargan to infiltrate to the gang. At first Joe does not want to get involved, but changes his mind when his brother-in-law dies at the hands of a savage loan shark hood. Joe works his way into the mob, but in order to keep his cover, Joe can't tell anyone what he is up to. This results in him being disowned by his sister and girl friend.
Who directed Loan Shark?
Loan Shark was directed by Seymour Friedman.
Who stars in Loan Shark?
Loan Shark stars George Raft, Dorothy Hart, Paul Stewart, John Hoyt.
When was Loan Shark released?
Loan Shark is a 1952 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch Loan Shark?
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