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7.6 / 10(5 votes)IMDbNR19411h 34mUnited States of America

Unholy Partners

“Mad Manhattan in the Sin Decade”

Synopsis

A crusading newsman starts up a tabloid with a gangster as his 50-50 partner.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 1, 1941

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Screenplay & Story
Earl Baldwin, Bartlett Cormack, Lesser Samuels
Original Title
Unholy Partners
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mervyn LeRoy

Screenplay & Story

Earl Baldwin, Bartlett Cormack, Lesser Samuels

Director of Photography

George Barnes

Film Editing

Harold F. Kress

Producers

Samuel Marx

Department Leadership Roster

Mervyn LeRoy

Mervyn LeRoy

Director

Earl Baldwin

Screenplay

Bartlett Cormack

Screenplay

Lesser Samuels

Screenplay

George Barnes

Director of Photography

Harold F. Kress

Editor

Samuel Marx

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Unholy Partners.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Unholy Partners

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Unholy Partners about?

A crusading newsman starts up a tabloid with a gangster as his 50-50 partner.

Who directed Unholy Partners?

Unholy Partners was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

Who stars in Unholy Partners?

The principal cast of Unholy Partners includes Edward G. Robinson, Edward Arnold, Laraine Day, Marsha Hunt, William T. Orr.

When was Unholy Partners released and how long is it?

Unholy Partners was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Unholy Partners?

Unholy Partners holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).