Bad Company
Synopsis
A psychotic and sadistic mob boss is infatuated with the young wife of his newlywed attorney, and he plots to get him out of the way so he can have her to himself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Buckingham, Tay Garnett
- Original Title
- Bad Company
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Tom Buckingham, Tay Garnett
Arthur C. Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Garnett
Writer
Tay Garnett
Director
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
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 Bad Company
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What is Bad Company about?
A psychotic and sadistic mob boss is infatuated with the young wife of his newlywed attorney, and he plots to get him out of the way so he can have her to himself.
Who directed Bad Company?
Bad Company was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in Bad Company?
The principal cast of Bad Company includes Helen Twelvetrees, Ricardo Cortez, John Garrick, Paul Hurst, Frank Conroy.
When was Bad Company released and how long is it?
Bad Company was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Company?
Bad Company holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).