Chicago Syndicate (1955): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Chicago Syndicate is a 1955 crime drama directed by Fred F. Sears, starring Dennis O'Keefe as Barry Amsterdam, Richard H. Cutting and Paul Stewart. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Clover Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chicago Syndicate About?
The premise of Chicago Syndicate without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The FBI recruits a former military accountant to go undercover in Chicago’s powerful mob, aiming to dismantle the nation’s most dangerous crime syndicate. His investigation is tangled by two women, each pursuing their own hidden motives, creating further conflict and intrigue.
Chicago Syndicate Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mob
- blackmail
- police investigation
- murder
- femme fatale
- jealousy
- microfilm
- chicago illinois
- american criminal
- illegal activities
- undercover agent
- moll
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- the mob
- insurance business
- jealous woman
- crime boss
- bookkeeper
- witness elimination
- reward
- incriminating evidence
- man shot on the street
- dead body in the street
- shot from a car
- front
- older man young woman relationship
- money laundering
- illegal gambling
- safe
- corruption
- insurance fraud
- tentacles of crime
- tax fraud
- revealing identity
- bookkeeping
- rags to riches
- mother son relationship
- disguise
- suggesting partner switch
- violence against a woman
- getting rid of somebody
- temper
- fight in a workshop
- shot in the leg
- shootout in a factory
- investigation
- mambo music
- nightclub
- henchman
- thug
- hoodlum
Where to Watch Chicago Syndicate
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Chicago Syndicate Cast & Characters
Dennis O'Keefe leads the cast as Barry Amsterdam, with Richard H. Cutting as David Healey and Paul Stewart as Arnold 'Arnie' Valent. Directed by Fred F. Sears; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fred F. Sears
- Dennis O'Keefe as Barry Amsterdam
- Richard H. Cutting as David Healey
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Paul Stewart as Arnold 'Arnie' Valent - Allison Hayes as Joyce Kern, alias Sue Morton
Also Starring in Chicago Syndicate
· 25 more- Abbe Lane Connie Peters
- Bess Flowers Gambler (Uncredited)
- Harold Miller Fight Spectator (Uncredited)
- Franklyn Farnum Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
- Cosmo Sardo Nightclub Patron / Party Guest (Uncredited)
- Robert Haines Party Guest (Uncredited)
- Steve Carruthers Gambler (Uncredited)
- Charles Horvath Hugo (Uncredited)
- Jack Kenney Crowd Member at Murder Scene (Uncredited)
- Joe Ploski Street Passerby / Party Guest (Uncredited)
- Hugh Sanders Pat Winters
- William Challee Dolan
- Carl Sklover Reporter on Murder Scene (Uncredited)
- Joseph Mell Markey (Uncredited)
- John Zaremba Robert Fenton
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- Xavier Cugat Benny Chico
- Chris Alcaide Nate
- Tyler McVey Henderson (Uncredited)
- Mark Hanna Brad Lacy (Uncredited)
- Hortense Petra Cleo Allen (Uncredited)
- Gil Frye Tony (Uncredited)
- George Brand Jack Roper
- Al Capone Al Capone (Archive Footage) (Uncredited)
- Carroll McComas Mother Valent (Uncredited)
Chicago Syndicate Plot Summary
What happens in Chicago Syndicate from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Barry Amsterdam [Dennis O’Keefe] is an accountant and war hero whose skills are put to a dangerous test when Chicago newspaper editor David Healey and civic leaders ask him to go undercover and infiltrate the crime syndicate run by Arnold ‘Arnie’ Valent [Paul Stewart], a man who fuses legitimate business with deadly corruption through an insurance racket. The case centers on a murdered bookkeeper, Nelson Kern, who had approached the paper with incriminating evidence before he died. As investigators piece together the strands, they uncover a web of violence, cover-ups, and personal tragedy that belies Valent’s polished front.
Full summary
The whole story of Chicago Syndicate, scene by scene
Cars in Chicago Syndicate
21 cars on screen, including the 1953 Chrysler Crown Imperial Limousine and the 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria.
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1953 Chrysler Crown Imperial Limousine Important role -
1954 Ford Crestline Victoria Important role -
1953 Lincoln Capri Important role -
1954 Lincoln Capri Important role
Chicago Syndicate Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “芝加哥匪帮” and “시카고 신디케이트”.
- Also known as
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- 芝加哥匪帮
- 시카고 신디케이트
- Чикагский синдикат
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Chicago Syndicate FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Chicago Syndicate, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chicago Syndicate?
Chicago Syndicate runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Chicago Syndicate released?
Chicago Syndicate was released on July 1, 1955.
Who directed Chicago Syndicate?
Chicago Syndicate was directed by Fred F. Sears.
More films by Fred F. Sears Who is in the cast of Chicago Syndicate?
Chicago Syndicate stars Dennis O'Keefe as Barry Amsterdam, Richard H. Cutting as David Healey and Paul Stewart as Arnold 'Arnie' Valent, among 29 credited actors.
Where can I watch Chicago Syndicate?
In the US, Chicago Syndicate is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Chicago Syndicate have a post-credit scene?
No. Chicago Syndicate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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