Movie·1957·1h 29m
Short Cut to Hell
Directed By
James Cagney
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
A hitman is found out because he was paid off in traceable stolen money. On the run, he kidnaps the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit; she tries to convince him to surrender before it's too late.
Written By
Albert Maltz, W.R. Burnett, Ted Berkman
Producer
A.C. Lyles
Cinematography
Haskell B. Boggs
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
13 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
William Bishop
Sgt. Stan Lowery
Robert Ivers
Kyle Niles
Georgann Johnson
Glory Hamilton
Yvette Vickers
Daisy
Murvyn Vye
Nichols
Jacques Aubuchon
Bahrwell
Peter Baldwin
Carl Adams
Richard Hale
AT
Milton Frome
Police Captain
Douglas Spencer
Train Conductor
Sarah Selby
Secretary
James Cagney
Himself (prologue)
// crew
Crew
James Cagney
Director
Albert Maltz
Screenplay
W.R. Burnett
Screenplay
Ted Berkman
Screenplay
A.C. Lyles
Producer
Haskell B. Boggs
Director of Photography
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