Loan Shark (1952): Cast
Loan Shark is a 1952 crime drama directed by Seymour Friedman, starring George Raft as Joe Gargen, Paul Stewart and Lawrence Dobkin. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Seymour Friedman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Encore Productions Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Loan Shark About?
The premise of Loan Shark without spoilers.
A ruthless loan‑shark ring is terrorising workers at a tire factory. After several men are beaten, a union leader and the plant owner enlist ex‑convict Joe Gargan to infiltrate the gang. Reluctant at first, Joe is driven to act when his brother‑in‑law is killed by the sharks. He penetrates the mob, but must keep his mission secret, causing his sister and girlfriend to reject him.
Loan Shark Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gambling
- tire company
- bloody nose
- union
- pay phone
- brother sister relationship
- release from jail
- turning down a job
- usury
- punched in the face
- revenge
- laundry service
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- theater
- shot in the chest
- hearing footsteps
- camera shot of feet
- beaten up
- home made doughnut
- unwelcome kiss
- tire factory
- crude rubber
- rudyard kipling quotation
- gambling winnings
- dancing in a restaurant
- live band
- woman wears a one piece swimsuit
- campfire
- fight
- bruised knuckles
- starlight club
- ex convict
- pulling a gun
- embassy laundry & linen service
- camera shot of a woman's legs
- freight elevator
- falling down stairs
- ganster
- undercover
- loan shark
- union leader
- job interview
- neighbor
- fistfight
- blackmail
- mob enforcer
- rubber company
- intimidation
- police
- organized crime
- shootout
Loan Shark Cast & Characters
George Raft leads the cast as Joe Gargen, with Paul Stewart as Lou Donelli and Lawrence Dobkin as Walter Kerr. Directed by Seymour Friedman; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Seymour Friedman
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George Raft as Joe Gargen -
Paul Stewart as Lou Donelli -
Lawrence Dobkin as Walter Kerr - John Hoyt as Vince Phillips
Also Starring in Loan Shark
· 7 more- Russell Johnson Charlie Thompson
- Helen Westcott Martha Gargen Haines
- Benny Baker Tubby
- Margia Dean Ivy
- Henry Slate Paul Nelson
- Dorothy Hart Ann Nelson
- Spring Mitchell Nancy
More from Seymour Friedman
More films directed by Seymour Friedman: Khyber Patrol, The Saint’s Return, Escape Route and Criminal Lawyer.
Cars in Loan Shark
11 cars on screen, including the 1951 Cadillac Series 62 and the 1951 Chrysler Imperial.
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1951 Cadillac Series 62 Important role -
1951 Chrysler Imperial Important role -
1947 Pontiac Torpedo Important role -
1950 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Bel Air Minor role
Loan Shark Also Known As
Also known as “Banditi senza mitra”.
- Also known as
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- Banditi senza mitra
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Loan Shark FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Loan Shark, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Loan Shark?
Loan Shark runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Loan Shark released?
Loan Shark was released on May 23, 1952.
Who directed Loan Shark?
Loan Shark was directed by Seymour Friedman.
More films by Seymour Friedman Who is in the cast of Loan Shark?
Loan Shark stars George Raft as Joe Gargen, Paul Stewart as Lou Donelli and Lawrence Dobkin as Walter Kerr, among 11 credited actors.
Does Loan Shark have a post-credit scene?
No. Loan Shark has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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