
Born to Kill(1947)
A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with a hotheaded murderer.


“The call of the avenger . . .”
Ex-cop Vic Barron crossed the wrong mobsters; his wife and child were killed and he was scarred, framed, and imprisoned. On release, Vic has but one desire, revenge on still-hiding Tino Morelli.

Mark Stevens
Vic Barron

Martha Hyer
Peggy Harding

Skip Homeier
Roxey Davis

Joan Vohs
Lily Arnold

Douglas Kennedy
Tino Morelli
Cheryl Callaway
Marie Morelli

Mort Mills
Johnny Blue-Eyes

Warren Douglas
Mike Walters

Lewis Martin
Nick Buda

Don Haggerty
Lt. Pat Ryan
Cry Vengeance is a drama, action, thriller, crime film released in 1954 exploring themes of san francisco, california, ex-cop, film noir, alaska, b movie. Directed by Mark Stevens, it stars Mark Stevens, Martha Hyer, Skip Homeier. Ex-cop Vic Barron crossed the wrong mobsters; his wife and child were killed and he was scarred, framed, and imprisoned. On release, Vic has but one desire, revenge on still-hiding Tino Morelli.
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