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Manpower

Manpower

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Manpower

"Raft and Robinson are at the brawling point!"

1941

1h 44m

6.5(19 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.

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First National Pictures

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Hank McHenry

Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich

Fay Duval

George Raft

George Raft

Johnny Marshall

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

Jumbo Wells

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

Omaha

Eve Arden

Eve Arden

Dolly

Barton MacLane

Barton MacLane

Smiley Quinn

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Eddie Adams

Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett

Sidney Whipple

Joyce Compton

Joyce Compton

Scarlett

Creative team

Directed by: Raoul Walsh
Written by: Richard Macaulay
Jerry Wald

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