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      Bullets or Ballots

      Released May 26, 1936 1h 22m Crime Drama List
      Reviews 67% 250+ Ratings Audience Score Upon the murder of an anti-crime advocate, the police turn to former investigating detective Johnny Blake (Edward G. Robinson) for help. Convinced that racketeer Al Kruger (Barton MacLane) arranged the murder, Johnny goes undercover in order to infiltrate Kruger's gang. Using his unsuspecting friend Lee Morgan (Joan Blondell), who runs a numbers racket, Johnny burrows into Kruger's organization while staying one step ahead of suspicious henchman Bugs Fenner (Humphrey Bogart). Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Nov 21 Buy Now

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      Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine Most of the material is familiar, however: it's just the usual crime angles sorted out into a new pattern. Oct 11, 2019 Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Police vs gangsters saga has unusually prominent roles for black actors. Nov 21, 2017 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews An agreeable action-packed gangster flick. Rated: B Jul 19, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Steve D There is nowhere enough to it. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/08/24 Full Review Ed M Edward G. and Bogart in one movie? Are you kidding me? Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/07/21 Full Review Tom M Cookie cutter gangster movie that is average but not memorable. Robinson and Bogart toe to toe ... seems like you've seen it before (you have). Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/19/20 Full Review Audience Member I greatly enjoyed this humdinger that faces off Edward G. Robinson against Humphrey Bogart, with Joan Blondell doing an incredible job as the moll. Another fine Warner Brothers gangster film, with taut direction by William Keighley. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member I greatly enjoyed this humdinger that faces off Edward G. Robinson against Humphrey Bogart, with Joan Blondell doing an incredible job as the moll. Another fine Warner Brothers gangster film, with taut direction by William Keighley. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Robinson is finally a hero. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Upon the murder of an anti-crime advocate, the police turn to former investigating detective Johnny Blake (Edward G. Robinson) for help. Convinced that racketeer Al Kruger (Barton MacLane) arranged the murder, Johnny goes undercover in order to infiltrate Kruger's gang. Using his unsuspecting friend Lee Morgan (Joan Blondell), who runs a numbers racket, Johnny burrows into Kruger's organization while staying one step ahead of suspicious henchman Bugs Fenner (Humphrey Bogart).
      Director
      William Keighley
      Production Co
      Warner Bros.
      Genre
      Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      May 26, 1936, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 21, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 22m
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