Cornered

NR
1h 42m
1945
6.114 /10 (44)

Overview

A World War II veteran hunts down the Nazi collaborators who killed his wife.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Thriller
Languages : Español, Français, English
Released Date: 1945-11-23

Top Billed Cast

Dick Powell

Laurence Gerard

Walter Slezak

Melchior Incza

Micheline Cheirel

Mme. Madeleine Jarnac(Laurent)

Nina Vale

Señora Camargo

Morris Carnovsky

Manuel Satana

Edgar Barrier

DuBois, Insurance Man

Steven Geray

Señor Tomas Camargo

Jack La Rue

Diego, Hotel Valet

Gregory Gaye

Perchon, German Banker

Luther Adler

Marcel Jarnac

Ellen Corby

Swiss Maid (uncredited)

Gino Corrado

Room Service Waiter (uncredited)

Tanis Chandler

Airline Hostess (uncredited)

Martin Cichy

Jopo (uncredited)

Jean Del Val

M. Trabeau, First Prefect (uncredited)

Byron Foulger

Hotel Night Clerk (uncredited)

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