Movie

Short Cut to Hell

Released: September 1, 1957 (1957)

Runtime: 89 minutes

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

A hitman is found out because he was paid off in traceable stolen money. On the run, he kidnaps the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit; she tries to convince him to surrender before it's too late.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Richard Hale as AT
Age at release: 64
Sarah Selby as Secretary
Age at release: 52
Milton Frome as Police Captain
Age at release: 48
Douglas Spencer as Train Conductor
Age at release: 47
Murvyn Vye as Nichols
Age at release: 44
William Bishop as Sgt. Stan Lowery
Age at release: 39
Jacques Aubuchon as Bahrwell
Age at release: 32
Georgann Johnson as Glory Hamilton
Age at release: 31
Yvette Vickers as Daisy
Age at release: 29
Robert Ivers as Kyle Niles
Age at release: 22

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James Cagney as Himself (prologue)
Age at release: 58