Arson for Hire
"THE FLAMING SHOCKER ABOUT CRIME'S DEADLIEST RACKET!"
Originally released in 1959. Arson for Hire is a crime/romance film. directed by Thor L. Brooks. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Steve Brodie, Lyn Thomas, and Tom Hubbard
Synopsis
Johnny Broderick, arson squad investigator, and his assistant, Ben Howard,, investigate a warehouse fire and find evidence of arson. Lawyer William Yarbo is behind the series of incendiary fires that have been plaguing the city. Keely Hariss, an actress, inherited the warehouse from her father. Yabro calls on her and says that he and her father had heavily insured the building and planned to burn it and collect, and also tells her she must accept half of the insurance money or he will see that she is blamed for the arson. "Pop" Bergen, the father of Marily Bergen, is the torch man hired by Yarbo, and he perishes in one of the conflagrations. Yarbo learns that Keely is cooperating with Broderick and he enters the movie studio where she is working, determined to kill her. Written By Les Adams
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Steve Brodie
as Arson Squad Inspector John "Johnny" Broderick
Lyn Thomas
as Keely Harris
Tom Hubbard
as Ben Howard, Broderick's Assistant
Jason Johnson
as William Yarbo
Frank J. Scannell
as Pop Bergen
Wendy Wilde
as Marilyn 'Marilee' Bergen
John Frederick
as Clete, the Photographer
Corinne Cole
as Cindy, the Secretary
Antony Carbone
as Foxy Gilbert
Lyn Osborn
as Jim, the Fireman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- William F. Broidy Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arson for Hire about?
Johnny Broderick, arson squad investigator, and his assistant, Ben Howard,, investigate a warehouse fire and find evidence of arson. Lawyer William Yarbo is behind the series of incendiary fires th...
Who directed Arson for Hire?
Arson for Hire was directed by Thor L. Brooks.
How long is Arson for Hire?
Arson for Hire has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Arson for Hire released?
Arson for Hire was released on March 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Arson for Hire?
The main cast of Arson for Hire includes Steve Brodie, Lyn Thomas, Tom Hubbard, Jason Johnson, Frank J. Scannell.