Loan Shark
"He knows every racket's strength... and every woman's weakness!"
Originally released in 1952. Loan Shark is a crime/drama film. directed by Seymour Friedman. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Raft, Dorothy Hart, and Paul Stewart
Synopsis
A vicious loan shark ring has been preying on factory workers. When several workers at a tire factory suffer violence at the hands of the loan sharkers, a union leader and the factory owner try to recruit ex-con Joe Gargan to infiltrate to the gang. At first Joe does not want to get involved, but changes his mind when his brother-in-law dies at the hands of a savage loan shark hood. Joe works his way into the mob, but in order to keep his cover, Joe can't tell anyone what he is up to. This results in him being disowned by his sister and girl friend.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Encore Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loan Shark about?
A vicious loan shark ring has been preying on factory workers. When several workers at a tire factory suffer violence at the hands of the loan sharkers, a union leader and the factory owner try to ...
Who directed Loan Shark?
Loan Shark was directed by Seymour Friedman.
How long is Loan Shark?
Loan Shark has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Loan Shark released?
Loan Shark was released on May 23, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Loan Shark?
The main cast of Loan Shark includes George Raft, Dorothy Hart, Paul Stewart, John Hoyt, Helen Westcott.