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The Big Tip Off
HE KNOWS EVERYTHING THE UNDERWORLD DOES!
Genres
Crime
Overview
A newspaper man uses a mobster's tips to get the scoop on gangster activities.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
78 min
Release Date
1955-03-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
5.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Richard Conte
Johnny Denton
Constance Smith
Penny Conroy
Bruce Bennett
Bob Gilmore
Cathy Downs
Sister Mary Joan of Arc
James Millican
Det. Lt. George East
Dick Benedict
Hood #1
Sam Flint
Father Kearney
Mary Carroll
Sister Superior
Murray Alper
Dan Curry - Gambler
Lela Bliss
Mrs. Marshall
Spade Cooley
Spade
Harry Guardino
Hood #2
Ginny Jackson
Ginny
Virginia Carroll
Mrs. Curry
George Sanders
Television Announcer (uncredited)
G. Pat Collins
Bartender at Scoop's (uncredited)
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