Manpower

Manpower

Raft and Robinson are at the brawling point!

NR 1941 · 104 min · ★ 6.5 · Crime, Drama

Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.

Directed by Raoul Walsh · Written by Richard Macaulay

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