Inside Straight
“A story of live, women, power, money!”
Synopsis
A tycoon rises to the top in 19th-century San Francisco through greed and corruption.
Top Cast
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David Brian
Rip MacCool
Arlene Dahl
Lily Douvane
Barry Sullivan
Johnny Sanderson
Mercedes McCambridge
Ada Stritch
Paula Raymond
Zoe Carnot
Claude Jarman Jr.
Rip MacCool (age 16)
Lon Chaney Jr.
Shocker / Schockovitz Ninkovitch (as Lon Chaney)
Monica Lewis
Cafe Singer
John Hoyt
Flutey Johnson
Roland Winters
Alexander Tomson
Barbara Billingsley
Miss Meadson
Hayden Rorke
Carlson
Mae Clarke
Nurse
Percy Helton
Lawyer Anderson
Nedrick Young
Accountant
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Mayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Trosper
- Original Score
- Lennie Hayton
- Original Title
- Inside Straight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Mayer
Guy Trosper
Lennie Hayton
Ray June
Newell P. Kimlin
Richard Goldstone
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Mayer
Director
Newell P. Kimlin
Editor
Richard Goldstone
Producer
Guy Trosper
Screenplay
Ray June
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside Straight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Inside Straight about?
A tycoon rises to the top in 19th-century San Francisco through greed and corruption.
Who directed Inside Straight?
Inside Straight was directed by Gerald Mayer.
Who stars in Inside Straight?
The principal cast of Inside Straight includes David Brian, Arlene Dahl, Barry Sullivan, Mercedes McCambridge, Paula Raymond.
When was Inside Straight released and how long is it?
Inside Straight was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Inside Straight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inside Straight was composed by Lennie Hayton.