The Chance of a Lifetime

Nan
1h 5m
1943
6.2 /10 (5)

ARRESTED FOR A MURDER HE DIDN'T COMMIT!

Overview

A mad scramble for stolen loot ensues after Boston Blackie has prisoners released for work in a wartime defence plant.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1943-10-26

Top Billed Cast

Chester Morris

Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black

Erik Rolf

Dooley Watson

Jeanne Bates

Mary Watson

Richard Lane

Insp. John Farraday

George E. Stone

The Runt

Lloyd Corrigan

Arthur Manleder

Douglas Fowley

Nails Blanton (Uncredited)

Sid Melton

Benny Hines (Uncredited)

Ray Teal

Policeman Joe (Uncredited)

Maude Eburne

Edna Counihan (Uncredited)

Arthur Hunnicutt

Elwood "Tex" Stewart (Uncredited)

Cy Kendall

Jumbo Madigan (Uncredited)

Larry Olsen

Johnny Watson (Uncredited)

Pierre Watkin

State Governor Rutledge (Uncredited)

Walter Sande

Detective Sergeant Matthews (Uncredited)

Jack Carr

Carpet Man (Uncredited)

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