The Street with No Name

The Street with No Name

Counter Attack!

NR 1948 · 91 min · ★ 6.4 · Crime, Thriller

After two gang-related killings in "Center City," a suspect (who was framed) is arrested, released on bail...and murdered. Inspector Briggs of the FBI recruits a young agent, Gene Cordell, to go undercover in the shadowy Skid Row area (alias George Manly) as a potential victim of the same racket. Soon, Gene meets Alec Stiles, neurotic mastermind who's "building an organization along scientific lines." Stiles recruits Cordell, whose job becomes a lot more dangerous.

Directed by William Keighley · Written by Harry Kleiner

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Mark Stevens Gene Cordell / George Manly
Richard Widmark Alec Stiles
Lloyd Nolan Inspector George A. Briggs
Barbara Lawrence Judy Stiles
Ed Begley Chief Bernard Harmatz
Donald Buka Shivvy
Joseph Pevney Matty
John McIntire Cy Gordon
Walter Greaza Lt. Paul Staller
Howard Smith Ralph Demory
Larry Anzalone Sparring Partner (Uncredited)
George Barrows Bouncer at Gym (Uncredited)

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