The Penalty
"Find the Blonde and Get the Gangster!"
Originally released in 1941. The Penalty is a drama/crime film. directed by Harold S. Bucquet. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gene Reynolds, Edward Arnold, and Lionel Barrymore
Synopsis
In this crime drama, a ruthless gangster's son is soon following in his father's footsteps. When his daddy kills an FBI agent and a cabby, the boy sees it all. Fortunately the courts intervene and send the lad off to live with a family of farmers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 13, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gene Reynolds
as Russell 'Roosty' Nelson
Edward Arnold
as Martin 'Stuff' Nelson
Lionel Barrymore
as 'Grandpop' Logan
Robert Sterling
as Edward McCormick
Gene Reynolds
as 'Roosty'
Marsha Hunt
as Katherine Logan
Emma Dunn
as 'Ma' McCormick
Veda Ann Borg
as Julie Jackson
Richard Lane
as Craig
Gloria DeHaven
as Anne Logan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Penalty about?
In this crime drama, a ruthless gangster's son is soon following in his father's footsteps. When his daddy kills an FBI agent and a cabby, the boy sees it all. Fortunately the courts intervene and ...
Who directed The Penalty?
The Penalty was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
How long is The Penalty?
The Penalty has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Penalty released?
The Penalty was released on March 13, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Penalty?
The main cast of The Penalty includes Gene Reynolds, Edward Arnold, Lionel Barrymore, Robert Sterling, Gene Reynolds.