Raw Deal
“Bullets! Women! -- Can't Hold a Man Like That!”
Synopsis
Joe Sullivan is itching to get out of prison. He's taken the rap for his accomplice Rick, a sadistic mobster who owes him $50,000 from the job they pulled. Rick sets up an escape for Joe, assuming that Joe will be killed while fleeing. But with the help of his love-struck girl Pat and his sympathetic legal caseworker Ann, Joe gets further than Rick intended...
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Raw Deal (1948) - ClassicFlix TrailerOfficial
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Top Cast
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Dennis O'Keefe
Joe Sullivan
Claire Trevor
Pat Cameron
Marsha Hunt
Ann Martin
John Ireland
Fantail
Raymond Burr
Rick Coyle
Curt Conway
Spider
Chili Williams
Marcy
Richard Fraser
Fields
Whit Bissell
Murderer
Cliff Clark
Gates
Gregg Barton
Robert Bice
David Clarke
Victor Cutler
Alexis Davidoff
Abe Dinovitch
Tom Fadden
Vincent Graeff
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Leopold Atlas, John C. Higgins
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Raw Deal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions, Eagle-Lion Films (US)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Leopold Atlas, John C. Higgins
Paul Sawtell
John Alton
Alfred DeGaetano
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Mann
Director
Alfred DeGaetano
Editor
Edward Small
Producer
Leopold Atlas
Screenplay
John C. Higgins
Screenplay
John Alton
Director of Photography
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raw Deal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Raw Deal about?
Joe Sullivan is itching to get out of prison. He's taken the rap for his accomplice Rick, a sadistic mobster who owes him $50,000 from the job they pulled. Rick sets up an escape for Joe, assuming that Joe will be killed while fleeing. But with the help of his love-struck girl Pat and his sympathetic legal caseworker Ann, Joe gets further than Rick intended...
Who directed Raw Deal?
Raw Deal was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in Raw Deal?
The principal cast of Raw Deal includes Dennis O'Keefe, Claire Trevor, Marsha Hunt, John Ireland, Raymond Burr.
When was Raw Deal released and how long is it?
Raw Deal was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Raw Deal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raw Deal was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raw Deal?
Raw Deal holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).