Gangs of the Waterfront
“They're Rough! They're Tough! They're KILLERS!”
Synopsis
Gang Leader Dutch Malone goes on a hunting trip and is in a car wreck and is confined to the hospital, without the knowledge of any of his gang members. District Attorney Brady induces taxidermist Peter Winkly, who is an exact double for Malone,to impersonate Dutch and assume leadership of the gang. Winkly "takes over" the gang and only Rita, Dutch's girl friend, has any suspicion that he is not really Dutch. But Dutch sees a newspaper showing him out on the town, escapes from the hospital and is on his way to look up the impostor.
Top Cast
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Robert Armstrong
Peter Winkley / John 'Dutch' Malone
Stephanie Bachelor
Jane Rodgers
Martin Kosleck
Anjo Ferrati
Wilton Graff
Police Commissioner Hogan
William Forrest
Dist. Atty. Brady
Marion Martin
Rita (as Marian Martin)
Frank O'Connor
Dan Stevens
Robert Strange
J. M. Meyer
John Wald
Johnny Henderson
Jerry Jerome
Lew Gort
Jack O'Shea
Gunman Ortega
Eddie Hall
Henchman Miller (as Edward Hall)
Dick Elliott
Police Chief Davis
Davison Clark
Dr. Martin
Al Eben
Morrie Eisenstein
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Blair
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Beich
- Original Title
- Gangs of the Waterfront
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Blair
Albert Beich, Samuel Fuller
Department Leadership Roster
George Blair
Director
Albert Beich
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gangs of the Waterfront
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What is Gangs of the Waterfront about?
Gang Leader Dutch Malone goes on a hunting trip and is in a car wreck and is confined to the hospital, without the knowledge of any of his gang members. District Attorney Brady induces taxidermist Peter Winkly, who is an exact double for Malone,to impersonate Dutch and assume leadership of the gang. Winkly "takes over" the gang and only Rita, Dutch's girl friend, has any suspicion that he is not really Dutch. But Dutch sees a newspaper showing him out on the town, escapes from the hospital and is on his way to look up the impostor.
Who directed Gangs of the Waterfront?
Gangs of the Waterfront was directed by George Blair.
Who stars in Gangs of the Waterfront?
The principal cast of Gangs of the Waterfront includes Robert Armstrong, Stephanie Bachelor, Martin Kosleck, Wilton Graff, William Forrest.
When was Gangs of the Waterfront released and how long is it?
Gangs of the Waterfront was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 54m.