The Gang Buster
“WHIRL-WIND of WISE-CRAX”
Synopsis
Naïve insurance agent 'Cyclone' Case falls in love with Sylvia Martine, whose father has a dispute with gangster Mike Slade. When Sylvia is kidnapped by Slade and his gang, 'Cyclone' decides to save her and wanders straight into a gang war without even realizing it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Percy Heath, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original Title
- The Gang Buster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Percy Heath, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Harry Fischbeck
Jane Loring
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Fischbeck
Director of Photography
Jane Loring
Editor
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Gang Buster
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What is The Gang Buster about?
Naïve insurance agent 'Cyclone' Case falls in love with Sylvia Martine, whose father has a dispute with gangster Mike Slade. When Sylvia is kidnapped by Slade and his gang, 'Cyclone' decides to save her and wanders straight into a gang war without even realizing it.
Who directed The Gang Buster?
The Gang Buster was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in The Gang Buster?
The principal cast of The Gang Buster includes Jack Oakie, Jean Arthur, Wynne Gibson, William 'Stage' Boyd, Tom Kennedy.
When was The Gang Buster released and how long is it?
The Gang Buster was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gang Buster?
The Gang Buster holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).