Gangs of the Waterfront (1945)
They're Rough! They're Tough! They're KILLERS!
Gang Leader Dutch Malone goes on a hunting trip and is in a car wreck and is confined to the hospital, without the knowledge of any of his gang members. District Attorney Brady induces taxidermist Peter Winkly, who is an exact double for Malone,to impersonate Dutch and assume leadership of the gang. Winkly "takes over" the gang and only Rita, Dutch's girl friend, has any suspicion that he is not really Dutch. But Dutch sees a newspaper showing him out on the town, escapes from the hospital and is on his way to look up the impostor.
Director: George Blair
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: July 3, 1945
Cast
- Robert Armstrong - Peter Winkley / John 'Dutch' Malone
- Stephanie Bachelor - Jane Rodgers
- Martin Kosleck - Anjo Ferrati
- Wilton Graff - Police Commissioner Hogan
- William Forrest - Dist. Atty. Brady
- Marion Martin - Rita (as Marian Martin)
- Frank O'Connor - Dan Stevens
- Robert Strange - J. M. Meyer
- John Wald - Johnny Henderson
- Jerry Jerome - Lew Gort
Screenplay
- Albert Beich (Screenplay)
- Samuel Fuller (Story)
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
b movie, waterfront
More Films by Director: George Blair
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gangs of the Waterfront about?
- Gang Leader Dutch Malone goes on a hunting trip and is in a car wreck and is confined to the hospital, without the knowledge of any of his gang members. District Attorney Brady induces taxidermist Peter Winkly, who is an exact double for Malone,to impersonate Dutch and assume leadership of the gang. Winkly "takes over" the gang and only Rita, Dutch's girl friend, has any suspicion that he is not really Dutch. But Dutch sees a newspaper showing him out on the town, escapes from the hospital and is on his way to look up the impostor.
- Who directed Gangs of the Waterfront?
- Gangs of the Waterfront was directed by George Blair.
- Who stars in Gangs of the Waterfront?
- Gangs of the Waterfront stars Robert Armstrong, Stephanie Bachelor, Martin Kosleck, Wilton Graff, William Forrest, Marion Martin.
- How long is Gangs of the Waterfront?
- Gangs of the Waterfront has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Gangs of the Waterfront?
- Gangs of the Waterfront is a Drama film.
- Where was Gangs of the Waterfront produced?
- Gangs of the Waterfront was produced in United States of America.