poster

1948

NR (07/14/1948) (US)

Crime, Thriller,

1h 31m

63

User Score

Counter Attack!

Overview

After two gang-related killings in "Center City," a suspect (who was framed) is arrested, released on bail...and murdered. Inspector Briggs of the FBI recruits a young agent, Gene Cordell, to go undercover in the shadowy Skid Row area (alias George Manly) as a potential victim of the same racket. Soon, Gene meets Alec Stiles, neurotic mastermind who's "building an organization along scientific lines." Stiles recruits Cordell, whose job becomes a lot more dangerous.

1948

63

User Score

NR (07/14/1948) (US)

Crime, Thriller,

1h 31m

Counter Attack!

Overview

After two gang-related killings in "Center City," a suspect (who was framed) is arrested, released on bail...and murdered. Inspector Briggs of the FBI recruits a young agent, Gene Cordell, to go undercover in the shadowy Skid Row area (alias George Manly) as a potential victim of the same racket. Soon, Gene meets Alec Stiles, neurotic mastermind who's "building an organization along scientific lines." Stiles recruits Cordell, whose job becomes a lot more dangerous.

Cast

Mark Stevens

Mark Stevens

Gene Cordell / George Manly

Richard Widmark

Richard Widmark

Alec Stiles

Lloyd Nolan

Lloyd Nolan

Inspector George A. Briggs

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

Judy Stiles

Ed Begley

Ed Begley

Chief Bernard Harmatz

John McIntire

John McIntire

Cy Gordon

Walter Greaza

Walter Greaza

Lt. Paul Staller

Howard Smith

Howard Smith

Ralph Demory

Larry Anzalone

Larry Anzalone

Sparring Partner (Uncredited)

George Barrows

George Barrows

Bouncer at Gym (Uncredited)

Joan Blair

Joan Blair

Valentine Laval (Uncredited)

James J. Casino

James J. Casino

Cornerman (Uncredited)

Lane Chandler

Lane Chandler

Policeman at Arcade (Uncredited)

Dick Cherney

Dick Cherney

Man at Gym (Uncredited)

Noble 'Kid' Chissell

Noble 'Kid' Chissell

Prisoner (Uncredited)

Edmund Cobb

Edmund Cobb

Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)

Vincent Donahue

Vincent Donahue

Cholly (Uncredited)

Sam Edwards

Sam Edwards

Whitey (Uncredited)