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'G' Men

'G' Men

The King of Action joins the crime smashers!

19356.61h 23m

Overview

James “Brick” Davis, a struggling attorney, owes his education to a mobster, but always has refused to get involved with the underworld. When a friend of his is gunned down by a notorious criminal, Brick decides to abandon the exercise of the law and join the Department of Justice to capture the murderer.

Directed by William Keighley
Written by Seton I. Miller, Darryl F. Zanuck
Box OfficeBudget: $450K0

Top Cast

James Cagney

James Cagney

‘Brick' Davis

Margaret Lindsay

Margaret Lindsay

Kay McCord

Ann Dvorak

Ann Dvorak

Jean Morgan

Robert Armstrong

Robert Armstrong

Jeff McCord

Barton MacLane

Barton MacLane

Collins

Lloyd Nolan

Lloyd Nolan

Hugh Farrell

William Harrigan

William Harrigan

'Mac' McKay

Russell Hopton

Russell Hopton

Gerard

Edward Pawley

Edward Pawley

Danny Leggett

Noel Madison

Noel Madison

Durfee

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoisnew york citywashington dc, usanursefbilawyerboxing trainermachine gung manpolice training1930sracketeeringmob

About 'G' Men

'G' Men is a crime, drama film released in 1935 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, new york city, washington dc, usa, nurse, fbi, lawyer. Directed by William Keighley, it stars James Cagney, Margaret Lindsay, Ann Dvorak. James “Brick” Davis, a struggling attorney, owes his education to a mobster, but always has refused to get involved with the underworld. When a friend of his is gunned down by a notorious criminal, Brick decides to abandon the exercise of the law and join the Department of Justice to capture the murderer.

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