Black Tuesday
“The most ruthless Robinson of all time!”
Synopsis
Vicious gangster Vincent Canelli pulls off a daring prison escape just moments before going to the electric chair, taking with him Peter Manning – a bank robber and cop killer who was to die right after him. Taking several hostages along, they try to get their hands on the loot from Manning’s robbery to finance their escape from the country.
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Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Vincent Canelli
Jean Parker
Hatti Combest
Peter Graves
Peter Manning
Milburn Stone
Father Slocum
Warren Stevens
Joey Stewart
Sylvia Findley
Ellen Norris
Jack Kelly
Frank Carson
Hal Baylor
Lou Mehrtens
James Bell
John Norris
Vic Perrin
Dr. Hart
Russell Johnson
Howard Sloane
Lee Aaker
Little Boy (uncredited)
James Bacon
Reporter at Electrocution (uncredited)
Harry Bartell
Boland (uncredited)
Arthur Batanides
Reporter at Electrocution (uncredited)
Ray Bennett
Alexander Watkins (uncredited)
Don Blackman
Selwyn (uncredited)
David Bond
Thompson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Fregonese
- Screenplay & Story
- Sydney Boehm
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Black Tuesday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Robert Goldstein Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Fregonese
Sydney Boehm
Paul Dunlap
Stanley Cortez
Robert Golden
Robert Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Fregonese
Director
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Robert Golden
Editor
Robert Goldstein
Producer
Sydney Boehm
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Black Tuesday
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What is Black Tuesday about?
Vicious gangster Vincent Canelli pulls off a daring prison escape just moments before going to the electric chair, taking with him Peter Manning – a bank robber and cop killer who was to die right after him. Taking several hostages along, they try to get their hands on the loot from Manning’s robbery to finance their escape from the country.
Who directed Black Tuesday?
Black Tuesday was directed by Hugo Fregonese.
Who stars in Black Tuesday?
The principal cast of Black Tuesday includes Edward G. Robinson, Jean Parker, Peter Graves, Milburn Stone, Warren Stevens.
When was Black Tuesday released and how long is it?
Black Tuesday was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Tuesday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Tuesday was composed by Paul Dunlap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Tuesday?
Black Tuesday holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).