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Red Light
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Red Light

1949 · 83 min Thriller Crime
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Nick Cherney, in prison for embezzling from Torno Freight Co., sees a chance to get back at Johnny Torno through his young priest brother Jess. He pays fellow prisoner Rocky, who gets out a week before Nick, to murder Jess... who, dying, tells revenge-minded Johnny that he'd written a clue "in the Bible." Frustrated, Johnny obsessively searches for the missing Gideon Bible from Jess's hotel room.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Red Light has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1949. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

George Raft

George Raft

Johnny Torno

Virginia Mayo

Virginia Mayo

Carla North

Gene Lockhart

Gene Lockhart

Warni Hazard

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Nick Cherney

Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan

Rocky

Barton MacLane

Barton MacLane

Detective Strecker

Arthur Franz

Arthur Franz

Fr. Jess Torno

Ken Murray

Ken Murray

Ken Murray

Stanley Clements

Stanley Clements

Carlson Hotel Bellhop

William Frawley

William Frawley

Hotel Night Clerk

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