Million Dollar Pursuit
Genres
Overview
A petty thief schemes a big score when he plans an armored car robbery.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
59 min
Release Date
1951-05-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
5.8
Penny Edwards
Ronnie LaVerne
Grant Withers
Carlo Petrov
Norman Budd
Monte Norris
Michael St. Angel
Lt. Matt Whitcomb
Rhys Williams
Waxman 'Waxey' Wilk
Mikel Conrad
Louie Palino
Paul Hurst
Ray Harvey
Denver Pyle
Nick Algren
Ted Pavelec
Muller
John De Simone
Speed Nelson
Don Beddoe
Bowen
Ed Cassidy
Deputy Sheriff
Edward Clark
Holcomb
John Hamilton
Police Inspector Morgan
George Brand
Parker
Jack Shea
Police Lieut. Spears
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5.4
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6.7
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5.8
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6.0
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6.2
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5.9
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5.8
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4.2
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7.2
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4.8
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6.2
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