Bullets or Ballots

Name: Bullets or Ballots
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1936-06-06
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Joan Blondell, Barton MacLane, Humphrey Bogart, Frank McHugh

1936·Movie·82 min·★ 6.6(54)

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“WHO Rules The Rackets ? This picture puts the finger on the political higher-ups!”

After Police Captain Dan McLaren becomes police commissioner, former detective Johnny Blake publicly punches him, convincing rackets boss Al Kruger that Blake is sincere in his effort to join the mob. "Bugs" Fenner, meanwhile, is certain that Blake is a police agent.

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About Bullets or Ballots

Bullets or Ballots is a 1936 English-language crime and drama film directed by William Keighley. The cast is led by Edward G. Robinson, Joan Blondell, Barton MacLane. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.

Bullets or Ballots was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 6, 1936.

Director: William Keighley
Writers: Seton I. Miller, Martin Mooney
Release date: June 6, 1936
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures

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Bullets or Ballots cast & crew

Bullets or Ballots was directed by William Keighley and written by Seton I. Miller and Martin Mooney.

The cast features Edward G. Robinson as Johnny Blake, Joan Blondell as Lee Morgan, Barton MacLane as Al Kruger, Humphrey Bogart as Bugs Fenner, Frank McHugh as Herman, and Joe King as Dan 'Mac' McLaren.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bernhard Kaun, cinematography is by Hal Mohr, and it was produced by Louis F. Edelman and Hal B. Wallis.

Is Bullets or Ballots worth watching?

Bullets or Ballots holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 54 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime and drama, Bullets or Ballots is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Bullets or Ballots

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