The Enforcer
“They called him The Enforcer”
Synopsis
After years of investigation, Assistant District Attorney Martin Ferguson has managed to build a solid case against an elusive gangster whose top lieutenant is about to testify.
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Type: Clip • Published 2018-08-03
Top Cast
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Humphrey Bogart
ADA Martin Ferguson
Zero Mostel
'Big Babe' Lazich
Ted de Corsia
Joseph 'Joe' Rico
Everett Sloane
Albert Mendoza
Roy Roberts
Captain Frank Nelson
Michael Tolan
James 'Duke' Malloy
King Donovan
Sergeant Whitlow
Bob Steele
Herman
Adelaide Klein
Olga Kirshen
Don Beddoe
Thomas O'Hara
Tito Vuolo
Tony Vetto
John Kellogg
Vince
Jack Lambert
'Philadelphia' Tom Zaca
Harry Wilson
B. J. (uncredited)
Dan Riss
Mayor (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell
Fire Chief (uncredited)
Greta Granstedt
Mrs. Lazich (uncredited)
Danny Dayton
Digger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
February 24, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 9, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.59x
+$1.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bretaigne Windust, Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Rackin
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- The Enforcer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $1.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.9M
- Production Studios
- United States Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bretaigne Windust, Raoul Walsh
Martin Rackin
David Buttolph
Robert Burks
Fred Allen
Milton Sperling
Department Leadership Roster
Bretaigne Windust
Director
Martin Rackin
Screenplay
Milton Sperling
Producer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Fred Allen
Editor
Raoul Walsh
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Enforcer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Enforcer about?
After years of investigation, Assistant District Attorney Martin Ferguson has managed to build a solid case against an elusive gangster whose top lieutenant is about to testify.
Who directed The Enforcer?
The Enforcer was directed by Bretaigne Windust, Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in The Enforcer?
The principal cast of The Enforcer includes Humphrey Bogart, Zero Mostel, Ted de Corsia, Everett Sloane, Roy Roberts.
When was The Enforcer released and how long is it?
The Enforcer was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Enforcer?
The Enforcer had a reported production budget of $1.1M and grossed $2.9M at the worldwide box office (2.59 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Enforcer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Enforcer was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Enforcer?
The Enforcer holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).