Bullets or Ballots

Bullets or Ballots

193682 min
6.6/10
CrimeDrama

Plot Summary

After Police Captain Dan McLaren becomes police commissioner, former detective Johnny Blake publicly punches him, convincing rackets boss Al Kruger that Blake is sincere in his effort to join the mob. "Bugs" Fenner, meanwhile, is certain that Blake is a police agent.

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👥Cast (90)

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Johnny Blake

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Lee Morgan

Barton MacLane

Barton MacLane

Al Kruger

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Bugs Fenner

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

Herman

Joe King

Joe King

Dan 'Mac' McLaren

Dick Purcell

Dick Purcell

Ed Driscoll

George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Wires Kagel

Joseph Crehan

Joseph Crehan

Grand Jury Spokesman

Henry O'Neill

Henry O'Neill

Ward Bryant

Henry Kolker

Henry Kolker

Mr. Hollister

Gilbert Emery

Gilbert Emery

Mr. Thorndyke

🎬Crew

Director

William Keighley

Writers

Seton I. Miller, Martin Mooney, Seton I. Miller

Producers

Louis F. Edelman, Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner

🖼️Gallery (3 images)

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🏷️Keywords

corruptionpoliceundercoverfilm in filmmurdershootoutinfiltrationpolice detectiveracketeerracketeeringnumbers gamebanking executivesanti-crime crusade

💬Reviews (1)

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talisencrw

3/16/2016

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.

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Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures