Bunco Squad(1950)
Bunco Squad Synopsis
Police sergeants Johnson and McManus take on Los Angeles confidence tricksters. Con man Tony Wells, lining up rich widow Jessica Royce as his latest mark, sets up a false paranormal society with other charlatans to convince the credulous Jessica that her late son is speaking to her through their sham seances. When the plan leads to murder, Johnson and McManus must bring the group down before they kill again.
Bunco Squad (1950) is a crime film directed by Herbert I. Leeds, released on September 1, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Robert Sterling, Joan Dixon, Ricardo Cortez and Douglas Fowley. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Writers:
- Reginald Taviner, George Callahan
- Producers:
- Lewis J. Rachmil
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Freulich
- Composer:
- Paul Sawtell
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Bunco Squad (1950) Trailer
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Bunco Squad Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Sterling
as Det. Sgt. Steve Johnson
Joan Dixon
as Grace Bradshaw / Bride in Film
Ricardo Cortez
as Tony Weldon / Anthony Wells
Douglas Fowley
as Det. Sgt. Mack McManus
Elisabeth Risdon
as Jessica Royce
Marguerite Churchill
as Barbara Madison
John Kellogg
as Fred Reed
Bernadene Hayes
as Princess Liane
Robert Bice
as Drake / The Swami
Vivien Oakland
as Annie Cobb
Dante
as Dante the Magician
Fred Aldrich
as Bunco Unit Detective at Desk (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Herbert I. Leeds, written by Reginald Taviner and George Callahan, produced by Lewis J. Rachmil.
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Bunco Squad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 10 ratings.
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Bunco Squad – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Bunco Squad?
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The main cast of Bunco Squad (1950) includes Robert Sterling, Joan Dixon, Ricardo Cortez, Douglas Fowley and Elisabeth Risdon. The film was directed by Herbert I. Leeds. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bunco Squad released?
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Bunco Squad was released on September 1, 1950 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is Bunco Squad worth watching?
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Bunco Squad (1950) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bunco Squad?
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