The Payoff movie poster

The Payoff

"HE'S BACK AGAIN... The Fastest talking newshawk in his greatest role!"

November 24, 1942 1h 14m 5.8/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1942. The Payoff is a action/thriller film. directed by Arthur Dreifuss. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Lee Tracy, Tom Brown, and Tina Thayer

Synopsis

The city's District Attorney is murdered, and a newspaper reporter investigates. He starts finding out that everything wasn't quite as cut and dried as it appeared to be.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 24, 1942 83 years ago
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Runtime 1h 14m 74 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (8 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • PRC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Payoff about?

The city's District Attorney is murdered, and a newspaper reporter investigates. He starts finding out that everything wasn't quite as cut and dried as it appeared to be.

Who directed The Payoff?

The Payoff was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.

How long is The Payoff?

The Payoff has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).

When was The Payoff released?

The Payoff was released on November 24, 1942 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Payoff?

The main cast of The Payoff includes Lee Tracy, Tom Brown, Tina Thayer, Evelyn Brent, Jack La Rue.