Plot
After two gang-related killings in "Center City," a suspect (who was framed) is arrested, released on bail...and murdered. Inspector Briggs of the FBI recruits a young agent, Gene Cordell, to go undercover in the shadowy Skid Row area (alias George Manly) as a potential victim of the same racket. Soon, Gene meets Alec Stiles, neurotic mastermind who's "building an organization along scientific lines." Stiles recruits Cordell, whose job becomes a lot more dangerous.
Cast
Mark Stevens
Gene Cordell / George Manly
Richard Widmark
Alec Stiles
Lloyd Nolan
Inspector George A. Briggs
Barbara Lawrence
Judy Stiles
Ed Begley
Chief Bernard Harmatz
Donald Buka
Shivvy
Joseph Pevney
Matty
John McIntire
Cy Gordon
Walter Greaza
Lt. Paul Staller
Howard Smith
Ralph Demory
Larry Anzalone
Sparring Partner (Uncredited)
George Barrows
Bouncer at Gym (Uncredited)
Crew
William Keighley
Director
Harry Kleiner
Screenplay
Samuel G. Engel
Producer
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
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