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The Mad Game
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THE MAD GAME

"Men cringed before him...Only one woman understood him...and she alone knew the secret that inspired his ruthless campaign against the kidnapping racket."

19331h 13m10.0 TMDb

Directed by Irving Cummings

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Bootlegger Ed Carson is sent to prison. His old gang turns from liquor (now legal) to kidnapping. When they nab the son and daughter-in-law of the judge who sent Carson to prison, he is paroled to help in the capture.

Cast

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

Edward Carson

Claire Trevor

Claire Trevor

Jane Lee

Ralph Morgan

Ralph Morgan

Judge Penfield

Howard Lally

Howard Lally

Thomas Penfield

J. Carrol Naish

J. Carrol Naish

Chopper Allen

John Miljan

John Miljan

William Bennett

Matt McHugh

Matt McHugh

Butts McGhee

Kathleen Burke

Kathleen Burke

Marilyn Kirk

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.9
Emotion7.1
Complexity6.8
Humor5.8
Realism7.6
Action4.2
Darkness6.7

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue
  • cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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