The Chicago Kid
“A STORY OF REVENGE!”
Synopsis
The story of Joe Ferrill, whose efforts to raise enough money so that his imprisoned father can live comfortably upon release come to naught when the elder Ferrill dies behind bars. Vowing revenge on Society, Joe aligns himself with a bunch of gangsters. He intends to use his mob connections to get even with auditor John Mitchell, the man whose testimony sent Joe's dad to the Big House. But Joe hasn't counted on falling in love with Mitchell's pretty daughter Chris.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Townley
- Original Title
- The Chicago Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Jack Townley, Karl Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McDonald
Director
Jack Townley
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chicago Kid
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What is The Chicago Kid about?
The story of Joe Ferrill, whose efforts to raise enough money so that his imprisoned father can live comfortably upon release come to naught when the elder Ferrill dies behind bars. Vowing revenge on Society, Joe aligns himself with a bunch of gangsters. He intends to use his mob connections to get even with auditor John Mitchell, the man whose testimony sent Joe's dad to the Big House. But Joe hasn't counted on falling in love with Mitchell's pretty daughter Chris.
Who directed The Chicago Kid?
The Chicago Kid was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in The Chicago Kid?
The principal cast of The Chicago Kid includes Don 'Red' Barry, Otto Kruger, Tom Powers, Lynne Roberts, Henry H. Daniels Jr..
When was The Chicago Kid released and how long is it?
The Chicago Kid was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chicago Kid?
The Chicago Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).