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7.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR19381h 0mUnited States of America

When G-Men Step In

“The war against crime pits brother against brother”

Synopsis

Having paid for the education and legal training of his younger brother, Bruce, with the idea that he would become a lawyer and join his business, Frederick Garth, a racketeer posing as an honest businessman, is dismayed when he learns that Bruce has become a G-Man instead.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 16, 1938

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Charles C. Coleman
Screenplay & Story
Arthur T. Horman
Original Title
When G-Men Step In
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles C. Coleman

Screenplay & Story

Arthur T. Horman, Robert C. Bennett

Department Leadership Roster

Arthur T. Horman

Screenplay

Charles C. Coleman

Director

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 When G-Men Step In.

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Frequently Asked Questions About When G-Men Step In

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

What is When G-Men Step In about?

Having paid for the education and legal training of his younger brother, Bruce, with the idea that he would become a lawyer and join his business, Frederick Garth, a racketeer posing as an honest businessman, is dismayed when he learns that Bruce has become a G-Man instead.

Who directed When G-Men Step In?

When G-Men Step In was directed by Charles C. Coleman.

Who stars in When G-Men Step In?

The principal cast of When G-Men Step In includes Don Terry, Julie Bishop, Robert Paige, Gene Morgan, Paul Fix.

When was When G-Men Step In released and how long is it?

When G-Men Step In was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for When G-Men Step In?

When G-Men Step In holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).