Chicago Syndicate
“Smashing the nation's worst crime ring!”
Synopsis
An ex-military accountant is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate the mob in Chicago in an attempt to break open the rackets. To complicate his job, two women stand in his way, each with their own agenda.
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Chicago Syndicate (1955), sugar and cream scene
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-09-20
Top Cast
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Dennis O'Keefe
Barry Amsterdam
Abbe Lane
Connie Peters
Paul Stewart
Arnold 'Arnie' Valent
Allison Hayes
Joyce Kern, Alias Sue Morton
Xavier Cugat
Benny Chico
Richard H. Cutting
David Healey
Chris Alcaide
Nate
William Challee
Dolan
Carroll McComas
Mother Valent (uncredited)
Hugh Sanders
Pat Winters
John Zaremba
Robert Fenton
George Brand
Jack Roper
Hortense Petra
Cleo Allen (uncredited)
Al Capone
Al Capone (archive footage) (uncredited)
Steve Carruthers
Gambler (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Gambler (uncredited)
Gil Frye
Tony (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Hoffman
- Original Score
- Arthur Morton, George Duning, Marlin Skiles
- Original Title
- Chicago Syndicate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
Joseph Hoffman, William Sackheim
Arthur Morton, George Duning, Marlin Skiles
Fred Jackman Jr., Henry Freulich
Viola Lawrence
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Hoffman
Screenplay
Fred F. Sears
Director
Arthur Morton
Original Music Composer
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Marlin Skiles
Original Music Composer
Sam Katzman
Producer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
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 Chicago Syndicate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chicago Syndicate about?
An ex-military accountant is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate the mob in Chicago in an attempt to break open the rackets. To complicate his job, two women stand in his way, each with their own agenda.
Who directed Chicago Syndicate?
Chicago Syndicate was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in Chicago Syndicate?
The principal cast of Chicago Syndicate includes Dennis O'Keefe, Abbe Lane, Paul Stewart, Allison Hayes, Xavier Cugat.
When was Chicago Syndicate released and how long is it?
Chicago Syndicate was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Chicago Syndicate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chicago Syndicate was composed by Arthur Morton, George Duning, Marlin Skiles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chicago Syndicate?
Chicago Syndicate holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).