Gangs Inc.
Paper Bullets
“Every ballot ... a vote for murder!”
Synopsis
Circumstances force naive Rita Adams into serving an unjust prison term, but she emerges from it a cynical criminal who rises to power in the local crime organization.
Top Cast
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Joan Woodbury
Rita Adams
Jack La Rue
Mickey Roman
Linda Ware
Donna Andrews
John Archer
Bob Elliott
Vince Barnett
Scribbler, a Petty Forger
Alan Ladd
Jimmy Kelly aka Bill Dugan
Gavin Gordon
Kurt Parrish
Phillip Trent
Harold DeWitt
William Halligan
Police Chief Flynn
George Pembroke
Clarence DeWitt
Selmer Jackson
District Attorney
Kenneth Harlan
Jim Adams
Bryant Washburn
Attorney Bruce King
Stephen Chase
Detective Joe Kent
Robert Strange
Lou Wood
Brooks Benedict
Frankie Bailey, Key Witness (uncredited)
James Blaine
Rita's Boss (uncredited)
Lynton Brent
2nd Bailiff (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Mooney
- Original Title
- Paper Bullets
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- PRC, Barr Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Martin Mooney
Arthur Martinelli
Martin G. Cohn
George R. Batcheller Jr., Maurice King
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
Martin Mooney
Screenplay
Maurice King
Producer
Arthur Martinelli
Director of Photography
Martin G. Cohn
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gangs Inc.
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What is Gangs Inc. about?
Circumstances force naive Rita Adams into serving an unjust prison term, but she emerges from it a cynical criminal who rises to power in the local crime organization.
Who directed Gangs Inc.?
Gangs Inc. was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in Gangs Inc.?
The principal cast of Gangs Inc. includes Joan Woodbury, Jack La Rue, Linda Ware, John Archer, Vince Barnett.
When was Gangs Inc. released and how long is it?
Gangs Inc. was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gangs Inc.?
Gangs Inc. holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).