Black Hand
It's Gene Kelly against The Black Hand!
1950 · 92 min · ★ 6.2 · Crime, Drama, Thriller
In turn-of-the-century New York, an Italian seeks vengeance on the mobsters who killed his father.
Directed by Richard Thorpe · Written by Luther Davis
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Gene Kelly Giovanni E. 'Johnny' Columbo -
Teresa Celli Isabella Gomboli -
J. Carrol Naish Louis Lorelli - M Mario Siletti Benny Danetta / Nino
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Marc Lawrence Caesar Xavier Serpi -
Frank Puglia Carlo Sabballera -
Barry Kelley Capt. Thompson -
Carl Milletaire George Allani / Tomasino -
Eleonora von Mendelssohn Maria Columbo -
Peter Brocco Roberto Columbo - G Grazia Narciso Mrs. Danetta
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Mimi Aguglia Mrs. Sabballera
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