A Dangerous Profession

NR
1h 19m
1949
5.6 /10 (15)

Thieves and Killers are my Clients!

Overview

A cop-turned-bail bondsman gets involved in a murder investigation involving a former flame.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1949-12-10

Top Billed Cast

George Raft

Vince Kane

Ella Raines

Lucy Brackett

Pat O'Brien

Joe Farley

Bill Williams

Claude Brackett

Jim Backus

Police Lt. Nick Ferrone / Narrator (voice)

Roland Winters

Jerry 'Mac' McKay

Betty Underwood

Elaine Storm

Robert Gist

Roy Collins, aka Max Gibney

David Bauer

Matthew Dawson (as David Wolfe)

Harry Brown

Don Dillaway

Mack Gray

Fred - Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Jonathan Hale

Charmienne Harker

Cigarette Girl (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Phyllis Kennedy

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