The Drag Net(1928)
The Drag Net Synopsis
Captain Timothy 'Two Gun' Nolan is appointed head of the New York detective force, and as his first act, rounds up every criminal in town. Gang boss 'Dapper' Frank Trent stands bail for all of them as independent minor gang-leader. Setting out to get Trent, Nolan moves in on his hideout, assisted by his friend 'Shakespeare.' Trent kills Shakespeare, but makes Nolan believe it is his shot that has done so. Nolan resigns his commission and becomes a drunk. Found unconscious by Trent, he is offered as the pièce de résistance at a gangland banquet which 'The Magpie' attends. A lost film.
The Drag Net (1928) is a crime and drama film directed by Josef von Sternberg, released on May 1, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars George Bancroft, William Powell, Evelyn Brent and Fred Kohler. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Josef von Sternberg
- Writers:
- Oliver H.P. Garrett, Jules Furthman, Charles Furthman
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Drag Net Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Bancroft
as Two-Gun Nolan
William Powell
as Dapper Frank Trent
Evelyn Brent
as The Magpie
Fred Kohler
as 'Gabby' Steve
Francis McDonald
as Sniper Dawson
Leslie Fenton
as Shakespeare
Key crew
Directed by Josef von Sternberg, written by Oliver H.P. Garrett, Jules Furthman and Charles Furthman.
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The Drag Net Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Drag Net – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Drag Net online?
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Who stars in The Drag Net?
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The main cast of The Drag Net (1928) includes George Bancroft, William Powell, Evelyn Brent, Fred Kohler and Francis McDonald. The film was directed by Josef von Sternberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Drag Net released?
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The Drag Net was released on May 1, 1928 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Drag Net worth watching?
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The Drag Net (1928) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.