The Big Tip Off
HE KNOWS EVERYTHING THE UNDERWORLD DOES!
1955 · 1h 18m · Approved
Crime
Directed by
Frank McDonald
Overview
A newspaper man uses a mobster's tips to get the scoop on gangster activities.
Director and cast
- Frank McDonald Director
- Richard Conte as Johnny Denton
- Constance Smith as Penny Conroy
- Bruce Bennett as Bob Gilmore
- Cathy Downs as Sister Mary Joan of Arc
- James Millican as Det. Lt. George East
- Dick Benedict as Hood #1
- Sam Flint as Father Kearney
- Mary Carroll as Sister Superior
- Murray Alper as Dan Curry - Gambler
- Lela Bliss as Mrs. Marshall
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