It's a deadly play for power when a Mafia chieftain's top gun goes straight and threatens to testify against the big boss and his cruel, nationwide network of crime. The picture, which was shot in a semi-documentary style, was inspired by the Kefauver investigations of 1950-51.
Brian Donlevy
as Sen. William J. 'Bill' Stephens
Claire Trevor
as Connie Williams
Forrest Tucker
as Charles A. 'Charley' Pignatalli
Vera Ralston
as Marte 'Marty' Dufour Gray
Luther Adler
as Nicholas 'Nick' Mancani
John Russell
as Joe Gray
Gene Lockhart
as Sen. Tower
Grant Withers
as Rev. Simon Andrews
Richard Jaeckel
as Ted Dawson
Roy Roberts
as Police Chief
Whit Bissell
as Pickpocket
Don Beddoe
as Sen. Blake
