The System
“The shakedown shootout monster-reign that crimedom called... The System”
Synopsis
A gambling boss is pressured by the law and press when a crusade is started against him after one of his collectors becomes a killer.
Top Cast
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Frank Lovejoy
John E. 'Johnny' Merrick
Joan Weldon
Felice Stuart
Robert Arthur
Rex Merrick
Paul Picerni
David Wiley
Don Beddoe
Jerry Allen
Jerome Cowan
Barry X. Brady
Dan Seymour
Mr. Marty
Sarah Selby
Liz Allen
Fay Roope
Roger Stuart
Frank Richards
Charley, Merrick's Butler
Vic Perrin
Little Harry Goubenek
Henry Corden
Specs alias Marty Kubek
Howard Negley
Senator Richard Ketteridge
Alan Gordon
Big Reuben
Bruno VeSota
Angelo Bruno
Richard Garrick
Frank Tasker
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Eisinger, Edith Grafton, Samuel Grafton
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- The System
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Jo Eisinger, Edith Grafton, Samuel Grafton
David Buttolph
Edwin B. DuPar
Clarence Kolster
Samuel Bischoff
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
Jo Eisinger
Writer
Samuel Bischoff
Producer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Edwin B. DuPar
Director of Photography
Clarence Kolster
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The System
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The System about?
A gambling boss is pressured by the law and press when a crusade is started against him after one of his collectors becomes a killer.
Who directed The System?
The System was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in The System?
The principal cast of The System includes Frank Lovejoy, Joan Weldon, Robert Arthur, Paul Picerni, Don Beddoe.
When was The System released and how long is it?
The System was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The System?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The System was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The System?
The System holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).