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The Case Against Brooklyn

1958 · 1h 22m · Crime, Drama · United States of America

Is this cop for sale?

A rookie cop takes on criminals who have the local government in their pocket.

Directed by
Paul Wendkos
Written by
Bernard Gordon
Based on the novel by
Ed Reid
Starring
Darren McGavin, Margaret Hayes, Warren Stevens, Peggy McCay
6.0Smart score

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film noirrookie cop

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