Special Investigator
“RICHARD DIX in the story of a crime”
Synopsis
A lawyer changes from defending public enemies to bringing them to justice after his brother is killed.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Bill Fenwick
Margaret Callahan
Virginia Selton
Erik Rhodes
Benny Gray
Owen Davis Jr.
George Fenwick
Ray Mayer
Dutch
Harry Jans
Cy Adams
Joe Sawyer
Jim Plummer
J. Carrol Naish
Eddie Selton
Sheila Terry
Judy Taylor
Jed Prouty
Dr. Reynolds
Russell Hicks
Inspector Perkett
Si Jenks
Hiram
Lynton Brent
Roulette Croupier
James Conaty
Nightclub Patron
Bess Flowers
Roulette Player
Kenner G. Kemp
Nightclub Patron
Ethan Laidlaw
Larring
Frank Marlowe
Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Lennon, Ferdinand Reyher, Louis Stevens
- Original Title
- Special Investigator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
Thomas Lennon, Ferdinand Reyher, Louis Stevens, Erle Stanley Gardner
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Lennon
Screenplay
Louis King
Director
Ferdinand Reyher
Screenplay
Louis Stevens
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Investigator
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What is Special Investigator about?
A lawyer changes from defending public enemies to bringing them to justice after his brother is killed.
Who directed Special Investigator?
Special Investigator was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Special Investigator?
The principal cast of Special Investigator includes Richard Dix, Margaret Callahan, Erik Rhodes, Owen Davis Jr., Ray Mayer.
When was Special Investigator released and how long is it?
Special Investigator was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.