The Case Against Brooklyn
Is this cop for sale?
1958 · 1h 22m · Approved
Crime, Drama
Directed by
Paul Wendkos
Overview
A rookie cop takes on criminals who have the local government in their pocket.
Director and cast
- Paul Wendkos Director
- Darren McGavin as Pete Harris
- Margaret Hayes as Lil Polombo nee Alexander
- Warren Stevens as Rudi Franklin
- Peggy McCay as Mrs. Jane Harris
- Tol Avery as Dist. Atty. Michael W. Norris
- Emile Meyer as Police Capt. T.W. Wills
- Nestor Paiva as Finelli
- Brian G. Hutton as Jess Johnson
- Robert Osterloh as Det. Sgt. Bonney
- Joe Turkel as Henchman Monte
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