The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy

From the sensational stage hit by George Abbott and James Gleason.

1930 · 65 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Crime, Drama

Johnny Quinlan is so desperate for a job that he takes a gig as a "bag man" for the mob. Meanwhile, his beleaguered wife has to deal with her bizarre, unemployed, wise-cracking brother and various neighbors while keeping house in their Brooklyn tenement.

Directed by Leslie Pearce · Written by Tim Whelan

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