Loan Shark (1952)
He knows every racket's strength... and every woman's weakness!
A vicious loan shark ring has been preying on factory workers. When several workers at a tire factory suffer violence at the hands of the loan sharkers, a union leader and the factory owner try to recruit ex-con Joe Gargan to infiltrate to the gang. At first Joe does not want to get involved, but changes his mind when his brother-in-law dies at the hands of a savage loan shark hood. Joe works his way into the mob, but in order to keep his cover, Joe can't tell anyone what he is up to. This results in him being disowned by his sister and girl friend.
Director: Seymour Friedman
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: May 23, 1952
Cast
- George Raft - Joe Gargen
- Dorothy Hart - Ann Nelson
- Paul Stewart - Lou Donelli
- John Hoyt - Vince Phillips
- Helen Westcott - Martha Gargen Haines
- Henry Slate - Paul Nelson
- Russell Johnson - Charlie Thompson
- Margia Dean - Ivy
- Benny Baker - Tubby
- Lawrence Dobkin - Walter Kerr
Screenplay
- Eugene Ling (Screenplay)
- Martin Rackin (Story)
- Martin Rackin (Screenplay)
Music: Heinz Roemheld
Cinematography: Joseph F. Biroc
Editing: Albrecht Joseph
Production: Encore Productions Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
film noir, loan shark
More Films by Director: Seymour Friedman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Loan Shark about?
- A vicious loan shark ring has been preying on factory workers. When several workers at a tire factory suffer violence at the hands of the loan sharkers, a union leader and the factory owner try to recruit ex-con Joe Gargan to infiltrate to the gang. At first Joe does not want to get involved, but changes his mind when his brother-in-law dies at the hands of a savage loan shark hood. Joe works his way into the mob, but in order to keep his cover, Joe can't tell anyone what he is up to. This results in him being disowned by his sister and girl friend.
- Who directed Loan Shark?
- Loan Shark was directed by Seymour Friedman.
- Who stars in Loan Shark?
- Loan Shark stars George Raft, Dorothy Hart, Paul Stewart, John Hoyt, Helen Westcott, Henry Slate.
- How long is Loan Shark?
- Loan Shark has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Loan Shark?
- Loan Shark is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Loan Shark produced?
- Loan Shark was produced in United States of America.