based on novel or book

The Gang (1986)

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Paul Madvig is a businessman in an American town in the 1920s, doing everything to maintain his power. He plans to marry Janet, the daughter of senator Ralph Henry who must be re-elected in order to ensure Paul's position. Paul is sure of himself and treats his competitor Shad O'Rory, who is involved in the gambling business, with arrogance. Then the senator's son is murdered. It is rumoured that Paul is behind the murder. Private detective Ned Beaumont, an old friend of Paul's, starts to investigate the case. Based on the novel "The Glass Key" by Dashiell Hammett.

Cast & Crew

Director
Arvo Kruusement
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    Ned Beamount Tõnu Kark
  • Profile picture of Aarne Üksküla
    Paul Madving Aarne Üksküla
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    Shad O'Rory Rein Malmsten
  • Profile picture of Olev Eskola
    senator Henry Olev Eskola
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    mrs. Madvig - Paul's mother Erika Torger
  • Profile picture of Talvo Pabut
    Taylor Henry Talvo Pabut
  • Profile picture of Mara Zvaigzne
    Janet Henry Mara Zvaigzne
  • Profile picture of Rita Rätsepp
    Opal Madvig Rita Rätsepp

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book