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Morningside Productions presents

The Case Against Brooklyn

directed by Paul Wendkos

“Is this cop for sale?”

19581h 22mNRCrime

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Morningside Productions presents

The Case Against Brooklyn

directed by Paul Wendkos

“Is this cop for sale?”

19581h 22mNRCrime

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§ Synopsis

Crime · Drama

A rookie cop takes on criminals who have the local government in their pocket.

§ Keywords

what it's about

film noir rookie cop

§ Crew

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Director

Screenplay

Cinematography

Fred Jackman Jr.

§ Cast

8 of 38

Darren McGavin

Margaret Hayes

as Lil Polombo nee Alexander

Warren Stevens

as Rudi Franklin

Peggy McCay

as Mrs. Jane Harris

Tol Avery

as Dist. Atty. Michael W. Norris

Emile Meyer

as Police Capt. T.W. Wills

Nestor Paiva

Brian G. Hutton

Brian G. Hutton

as Jess Johnson

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