Criminal Court poster

Quick Info

Rating

5.2/10

Release1946

Runtime1h 3m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

RKO Radio Pictures

Movie

Criminal Court

1946

1h 3m

5.2

Crime

Drama

Synopsis

A lawyer who is planning to run for District Attorney accidentally kills a gangster who owns the nightclub where the attorney's girlfriend is a singer. Although he manages to cover up his involvement in the crime, his girlfriend discovers the body and is subsequently charged with the murder.

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