

When Gangland Strikes(1956)
In this crime drama, mobsters swear to get revenge upon a zealous public prosecutor as he tries to get them put into prison. The desperate mobsters try to stop him by using his innocent daughter in a blackmail scheme.

Movie: When Gangland Strikes

When Gangland Strikes
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In this crime drama, mobsters swear to get revenge upon a zealous public prosecutor as he tries to get them put into prison. The desperate mobsters try to stop him by using his innocent daughter in a blackmail scheme.
Release Date
1956-03-15
Average
5
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
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Languages:
English
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