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Illegal Entry (1949)
Director: Frederick de Cordova
Cast: Howard Duff, Märta Torén, George Brent, Gar Moore
Runtime84 min
RatingNR
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Long before he became producer/director of The Tonight Show, Fred DeCordova helmed the Universal meller Illegal Entry. Howard Duff, who later worked with DeCordova on the TV series Mr. Adams and Eve, stars as Bert Powers, an undercover agent for the U.S. Department of Immigration. While attempting to bring a vicious gang of alien smugglers to justice, Powers falls in love with Anna Duvak (Marta Toren), a gang member who is Not What She Seems.
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Illegal Entry, a 1949 crime drama directed by Frederick de Cordova, has been described as a solid B-movie thriller. While not critically acclaimed, the film has been appreciated for its fast-paced plot and strong performances, particularly from lead actor Howard Duff. The film's audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on IMDb.
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Director Frederick de Cordova's 1949 crime thriller Illegal Entry delivers a captivating blend of action and suspense, featuring a standout performance from Howard Duff as an undercover agent who falls for a mysterious gang member. Fans of classic Hollywood noirs and gritty procedural dramas will appreciate this taut, stylish examination of the high-stakes world of alien smuggling.
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Illegal Entry is a 1949 American film noir crime film directed by Frederick De Cordova and starring Howard Duff, Märta Torén and George Brent. The film and its treatment of illegal entry and unlawful residence in the United States is introduced by Watson B. Miller, the commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service under President Harry S. Truman.
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