Bunco Squad
Synopsis
Police sergeants Johnson and McManus take on Los Angeles confidence tricksters. Con man Tony Wells, lining up rich widow Jessica Royce as his latest mark, sets up a false paranormal society with other charlatans to convince the credulous Jessica that her late son is speaking to her through their sham seances. When the plan leads to murder, Johnson and McManus must bring the group down before they kill again.
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Bunco Squad (1950)
Type: Clip • Published 2010-10-18
Top Cast
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Robert Sterling
Det. Sgt. Steve Johnson
Joan Dixon
Grace Bradshaw / Bride in Film
Ricardo Cortez
Tony Weldon / Anthony Wells
Douglas Fowley
Det. Sgt. Mack McManus
Elisabeth Risdon
Jessica Royce
Marguerite Churchill
Barbara Madison
John Kellogg
Fred Reed
Bernadene Hayes
Princess Liane
Robert Bice
Drake / The Swami
Vivien Oakland
Annie Cobb
Dante
Dante the Magician
Fred Aldrich
Bunco Unit Detective at Desk (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Club Patron (uncredited)
Tol Avery
Police Captain Edwards (uncredited)
Rand Brooks
Robert (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Maitre D' (uncredited)
James Conaty
Bride's Father in Film (uncredited)
James Craven
Swenson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Screenplay & Story
- George Callahan
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Bunco Squad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert I. Leeds
George Callahan, Reginald Taviner
Paul Sawtell
Henry Freulich
Desmond Marquette
Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Herbert I. Leeds
Director
George Callahan
Screenplay
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bunco Squad
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What is Bunco Squad about?
Police sergeants Johnson and McManus take on Los Angeles confidence tricksters. Con man Tony Wells, lining up rich widow Jessica Royce as his latest mark, sets up a false paranormal society with other charlatans to convince the credulous Jessica that her late son is speaking to her through their sham seances. When the plan leads to murder, Johnson and McManus must bring the group down before they kill again.
Who directed Bunco Squad?
Bunco Squad was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
Who stars in Bunco Squad?
The principal cast of Bunco Squad includes Robert Sterling, Joan Dixon, Ricardo Cortez, Douglas Fowley, Elisabeth Risdon.
When was Bunco Squad released and how long is it?
Bunco Squad was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Bunco Squad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bunco Squad was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is Bunco Squad based on a book or true story?
Bunco Squad is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Reginald Taviner".