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Chicago Syndicate

Chicago Syndicate

Smashing the nation's worst crime ring!

19555.91h 23mNR

Overview

An ex-military accountant is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate the mob in Chicago in an attempt to break open the rackets. To complicate his job, two women stand in his way, each with their own agenda.

Directed by Fred F. Sears
Written by William Sackheim, Joseph Hoffman
Produced by Sam Katzman
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Top Cast

Dennis O'Keefe

Dennis O'Keefe

Barry Amsterdam

Abbe Lane

Abbe Lane

Connie Peters

Paul Stewart

Paul Stewart

Arnold 'Arnie' Valent

Allison Hayes

Allison Hayes

Joyce Kern, Alias Sue Morton

Xavier Cugat

Xavier Cugat

Benny Chico

Richard H. Cutting

Richard H. Cutting

David Healey

Chris Alcaide

Chris Alcaide

Nate

William Challee

William Challee

Dolan

Carroll McComas

Carroll McComas

Mother Valent (uncredited)

Hugh Sanders

Hugh Sanders

Pat Winters

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoisgangsterfilm noir

About Chicago Syndicate

Chicago Syndicate is a crime, drama film released in 1955 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, gangster, film noir. Directed by Fred F. Sears, it stars Dennis O'Keefe, Abbe Lane, Paul Stewart. An ex-military accountant is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate the mob in Chicago in an attempt to break open the rackets. To complicate his job, two women stand in his way, each with their own agenda.

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