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Bullets or Ballots

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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).
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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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David F A subpar gangster film. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/04/24 Full Review 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 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
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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
Producer
Louis F. Edelman
Screenwriter
Seton I. Miller
Production Co
Warner Bros., First National Pictures
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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