For the Common Defense!
This Crime Does Not Pay short shows how cooperation among all the nations of the Americas helps the war effort. In this case, a US government agent travels to Chile and Colombia. He works with local authorities to try to thwart an Axis plan to ship stolen ammunition.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1942 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Director | Allan Kenward |
| Runtime | 22 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.7/10 (7 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
For the Common Defense! is an acquired taste at 4.7/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1942. 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
John Litel
Subprefect Santiago Castillo
Douglas Fowley
Dutch Mullner
Stephen McNally
Lt. Guytan
Van Johnson
Agent Pritchard
Egon Brecher
Adolph (uncredited)
Jacqueline Dalya
Buckley's girlfriend (uncredited)
Mark Daniels
MGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
Steven Geray
Heinrich Ort (uncredited)
José Portugal
Officer (uncredited)
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