The Gang (1986)
Paul Madvig is a businessman in an American town in the 1920s, doing everything to maintain his power. He plans to marry Janet, the daughter of senator Ralph Henry who must be re-elected in order to ensure Paul's position. Paul is sure of himself and treats his competitor Shad O'Rory, who is involved in the gambling business, with arrogance. Then the senator's son is murdered. It is rumoured that Paul is behind the murder. Private detective Ned Beaumont, an old friend of Paul's, starts to investigate the case. Based on the novel "The Glass Key" by Dashiell Hammett.
Director: Arvo Kruusement
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: October 20, 1986
Cast
- Tõnu Kark - Ned Beamount
- Aarne Üksküla - Paul Madving
- Rein Malmsten - Shad O'Rory
- Olev Eskola - senator Henry
- Joan Gruman - Henry Sloss
- Erika Torger - mrs. Madvig - Paul's mother
- Talvo Pabut - Taylor Henry
- Mara Zvaigzne - Janet Henry
- Rita Rätsepp - Opal Madvig
- Tõnu Aav - prosecutor Farr
Screenplay
- Dashiell Hammett (Adaptation)
- Nikolay Ivanov (Screenplay)
Music: Andres Valkonen, Raimo Kangro
Cinematography: Jüri Sillart
Production: Tallinnfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский, Eesti
Original Language: et
Keywords
based on novel or book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gang about?
- Paul Madvig is a businessman in an American town in the 1920s, doing everything to maintain his power. He plans to marry Janet, the daughter of senator Ralph Henry who must be re-elected in order to ensure Paul's position. Paul is sure of himself and treats his competitor Shad O'Rory, who is involved in the gambling business, with arrogance. Then the senator's son is murdered. It is rumoured that Paul is behind the murder. Private detective Ned Beaumont, an old friend of Paul's, starts to investigate the case. Based on the novel "The Glass Key" by Dashiell Hammett.
- Who directed The Gang?
- The Gang was directed by Arvo Kruusement.
- Who stars in The Gang?
- The Gang stars Tõnu Kark, Aarne Üksküla, Rein Malmsten, Olev Eskola, Joan Gruman, Erika Torger.
- How long is The Gang?
- The Gang has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Gang?
- The Gang is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was The Gang produced?
- The Gang was produced in Soviet Union.