The Basketball Fix (1951)
Overview
A college basketball star collaborrates with organized crime and becomes involved in 'point shaving.' A sportswriter tries to get him back on the right track.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.567 |
Directed By
Felix E. Feist
Crew
Felix E. Feist
Charles K. Peck Jr.
Charles K. Peck Jr.
Peter R. Brooke
TOP CAST
John Ireland
Pete Ferreday
Marshall Thompson
Johnny Long
Vanessa Brown
Pat Judd
William Bishop
Mike Taft
Hazel Brooks
Lily Courtney
Johnny Sands
Jed Black (as John Sands)
Robert Hyatt
Mickey Long (as Bobby Hyatt)
Walter Sande
Nat Becker
Ted Pierson
Police Lt. Garrett
John Phillips
Rival Reporter (as Johnny Phillips)
Lester Sharpe
Jewelry Salesman (as Lester Sharp)
Art Millan
Henchman
Lionel Kay
Henchman
Jack Reynolds
Reporter
Donald Kerr
Headwaiter
David March
Hoodlum (as Dave March)
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