Skip to content
Loophole poster
6.9 / 10(13 votes)IMDbNR19541h 20mUnited States of America

Loophole

“Desperate man on the hot spot... and only one way out!”

Synopsis

Bank teller Mike Donovan (Barry Sullivan) takes the first step on the road to Perdition when he fails to report a $49,000 shortage. Accused of theft, Donovan is fired from his job. He is then prevented from finding other employment by Javert-like insurance investigator Gus Slavin (Charles McGraw). Despite many setbacks, Donovan attempts to clear his muddied name.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Loophole (1954)

Type: Clip • Published 2010-08-29

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 28, 1954

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Harold D. Schuster
Screenplay & Story
Warren Douglas
Original Score
Paul Dunlap
Original Title
Loophole
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 20m
Production Studios
Allied Artists Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harold D. Schuster

Screenplay & Story

Warren Douglas

Original Score & Music

Paul Dunlap

Director of Photography

William A. Sickner

Producers

Lindsley Parsons

Department Leadership Roster

Warren Douglas

Warren Douglas

Screenplay

Lindsley Parsons

Producer

Harold D. Schuster

Director

William A. Sickner

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Loophole.

Featured In Curated Collections

Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Loophole.

B-Movies

Best of the Worst + MST3K + RiffTrax + TMDb b-movie keyword, filtered to low-budget, non-acclaimed features.

1345 titles

ALLL MOVIESSS

7219 titles

MovieLens[30K:40K]

9864 titles

list0

21490 titles

Film Noir

Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.

931 titles

Missing Mine

9983 titles

Similar Titles to Loophole

Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling

  • 7.1
  • 7.7
  • 7.0
  • 8.1
  • 7.7
  • 6.1
  • 5.4
  • 6.1
  • 7.1
  • 7.2
  • 6.1
  • 8.4
  • 5.5
  • 2.0
  • 7.2
  • 7.6
  • 7.1
  • 7.1
  • 6.3
  • 7.9

More Like Loophole

Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.

6.8
6.7
6.6
6.0
6.9
6.5
6.9
7.0
6.1
6.9
7.5
7.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Loophole

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Loophole about?

Bank teller Mike Donovan (Barry Sullivan) takes the first step on the road to Perdition when he fails to report a $49,000 shortage. Accused of theft, Donovan is fired from his job. He is then prevented from finding other employment by Javert-like insurance investigator Gus Slavin (Charles McGraw). Despite many setbacks, Donovan attempts to clear his muddied name.

Who directed Loophole?

Loophole was directed by Harold D. Schuster.

Who stars in Loophole?

The principal cast of Loophole includes Barry Sullivan, Dorothy Malone, Charles McGraw, Don Haggerty, Mary Beth Hughes.

When was Loophole released and how long is it?

Loophole was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.

Who composed the musical score for Loophole?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Loophole was composed by Paul Dunlap.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Loophole?

Loophole holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).