Never Trust a Gambler

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Never Trust a Gambler

"A true-life MANHUNT"

1951

1h 19m

5.0(6 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

A small-time gambler on the run from the law hides in his ex-wife's house.

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9 members

Acting

Dane Clark

Steve Garry

Acting

Cathy O'Donnell

Virginia Merrill

Acting

Tom Drake

Police Sgt. Ed Donovan

Acting

Jeff Corey

Lou Brecker

Acting

Myrna Dell

Dolores Alden

Acting

Rhys Williams

Police Sgt. Quentin McCloy

Acting

Kathryn Card

Phoebe

Acting

Percy Helton

Sunbeam Liquor Store Clerk (uncredited)

Acting

Will Wright

Cap Douglas (uncredited)

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