Roger Touhy, Gangster
"LAST OF THE GANGSTERS!"
Originally released in 1944. Roger Touhy, Gangster is a crime/drama film. directed by Robert Florey. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Preston Foster, Victor McLaglen, and Lois Andrews
Synopsis
Set during Prohibition, the movie centers on Touhy's rise from small time thug to the city's most powerful bootlegger whose empire is rivaled only by that of Al Capone (who is referred to, but never named in the story). It is his rival who frames Touhy for kidnapping and arranges for him to serve a life-long term in Stateville prison. Determined to be free again, the desperate Touhy and his cellmate Basil "the Owl" Banghart, begin plotting a violent break out.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 3, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Preston Foster
as Roger Touhy
Victor McLaglen
as Herman "Owl" Banghart
Lois Andrews
as Daisy
Kent Taylor
as Steve Warren
Anthony Quinn
as George Carroll
William Post Jr.
as Joseph P. Sutton
Harry Morgan
as Thomas "Smoke" Reardon
Matt Briggs
as Cameron
Moroni Olsen
as Riley
Reed Hadley
as FBI Agent Boyden
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roger Touhy, Gangster about?
Set during Prohibition, the movie centers on Touhy's rise from small time thug to the city's most powerful bootlegger whose empire is rivaled only by that of Al Capone (who is referred to, but neve...
Who directed Roger Touhy, Gangster?
Roger Touhy, Gangster was directed by Robert Florey.
How long is Roger Touhy, Gangster?
Roger Touhy, Gangster has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Roger Touhy, Gangster released?
Roger Touhy, Gangster was released on June 3, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roger Touhy, Gangster?
The main cast of Roger Touhy, Gangster includes Preston Foster, Victor McLaglen, Lois Andrews, Kent Taylor, Anthony Quinn.