Bullets or Ballots (1936)
WHO Rules The Rackets ? This picture puts the finger on the political higher-ups!
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.
Director: William Keighley
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: June 6, 1936
Cast
- Edward G. Robinson - Johnny Blake
- Joan Blondell - Lee Morgan
- Barton MacLane - Al Kruger
- Humphrey Bogart - Bugs Fenner
- Frank McHugh - Herman
- Joe King - Dan 'Mac' McLaren
- Dick Purcell - Ed Driscoll
- George E. Stone - Wires Kagel
- Joseph Crehan - Grand Jury Spokesman
- Henry O'Neill - Ward Bryant
Screenplay
- Seton I. Miller (Story)
- Seton I. Miller (Screenplay)
- Martin Mooney (Story)
Music: Bernhard Kaun
Cinematography: Hal Mohr
Editing: Jack Killifer
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Police Shootout and Gangland War, Police Reform and Accountability, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth
Keywords
corruption, police, undercover, film in film, murder, shootout, infiltration, police detective, racketeer, racketeering, numbers game, banking executives, anti-crime crusade
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bullets or Ballots about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bullets or Ballots?
- Bullets or Ballots was directed by William Keighley.
- Who stars in Bullets or Ballots?
- Bullets or Ballots stars Edward G. Robinson, Joan Blondell, Barton MacLane, Humphrey Bogart, Frank McHugh, Joe King.
- How long is Bullets or Ballots?
- Bullets or Ballots has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Bullets or Ballots?
- Bullets or Ballots is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Bullets or Ballots produced?
- Bullets or Ballots was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Bullets or Ballots?
- The themes of Bullets or Ballots include: Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Police Shootout and Gangland War, Police Reform and Accountability, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth.