Bunco Squad (1950)
Police sergeants Johnson and McManus take on Los Angeles confidence tricksters. Con man Tony Wells, lining up rich widow Jessica Royce as his latest mark, sets up a false paranormal society with other charlatans to convince the credulous Jessica that her late son is speaking to her through their sham seances. When the plan leads to murder, Johnson and McManus must bring the group down before they kill again.
Director: Herbert I. Leeds
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: September 1, 1950
Cast
- Robert Sterling - Det. Sgt. Steve Johnson
- Joan Dixon - Grace Bradshaw / Bride in Film
- Ricardo Cortez - Tony Weldon / Anthony Wells
- Douglas Fowley - Det. Sgt. Mack McManus
- Elisabeth Risdon - Jessica Royce
- Marguerite Churchill - Barbara Madison
- John Kellogg - Fred Reed
- Bernadene Hayes - Princess Liane
- Robert Bice - Drake / The Swami
- Vivien Oakland - Annie Cobb
Screenplay
- Reginald Taviner (Novel)
- George Callahan (Screenplay)
Music: Paul Sawtell
Cinematography: Henry Freulich
Editing: Desmond Marquette
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
fortune teller, b movie
More Films by Director: Herbert I. Leeds
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bunco Squad about?
- Police sergeants Johnson and McManus take on Los Angeles confidence tricksters. Con man Tony Wells, lining up rich widow Jessica Royce as his latest mark, sets up a false paranormal society with other charlatans to convince the credulous Jessica that her late son is speaking to her through their sham seances. When the plan leads to murder, Johnson and McManus must bring the group down before they kill again.
- Who directed Bunco Squad?
- Bunco Squad was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
- Who stars in Bunco Squad?
- Bunco Squad stars Robert Sterling, Joan Dixon, Ricardo Cortez, Douglas Fowley, Elisabeth Risdon, Marguerite Churchill.
- How long is Bunco Squad?
- Bunco Squad has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Bunco Squad?
- Bunco Squad is a Crime film.
- Where was Bunco Squad produced?
- Bunco Squad was produced in United States of America.