Hoodlum Empire
1952 · 98 MIN · IMDB 5.9 · 407 VOTES · DIR. Joseph Kane
Overview
It's a deadly play for power when a Mafia chieftain's top gun goes straight and threatens to testify against the big boss and his cruel, nationwide network of crime. The picture, which was shot in a semi-documentary style, was inspired by the Kefauver investigations of 1950-51.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,036 lines
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00:01:43 Good evening, Commissioner.
00:05:26 Now, when you get on the stand, I want you to be nice to the senators.
00:08:47 Are you in business with Nicholas Mancani?
00:13:58 OK, we'll fix that.
00:17:24 I admit he earned every promotion he got, in spite of me.
00:20:55 Say, you'll be back there in time to christen the baby. Amy'll like that.
00:23:16 Me too?
00:26:22 You run home and don't waste any time getting yourself elected. Good luck, sir. Thanks.
00:29:12 Nice to see you. Very happy to be here on such an auspicious occasion!
00:32:37 They all fight for our business. And why? Because we're all retired and respectable citizens.
00:35:59 what's for you?
00:39:23 And nobody trusts YOU, sweetie pie, so that makes it even!
00:43:53 trying to figure out did he jump or did he fall? I know that.
00:48:43 Miss Connie Williams.
00:52:50 Hello, Ben.
00:57:47 Then they move in the punch boards. That's penny, nickel, dime and dollar stuff.
01:02:13 Tommy, take those two machines up to the repair room.
01:06:53 This is a kind of small town for a big operation like yours. I thought you just went for the big spots.
01:10:22 It's quite a surprise seeing you all here. When we heard you were opening up your campaign
01:14:37 I see. Thank you very much. I'm just checking on Gray's credit.
01:18:32 You may step down, Mr Mancani.
01:22:35 Operator, would you take this gentleman down, please?
01:27:07 I want to tell how Mancani lied today.
01:30:53 You crossed me up on account of Joe?!
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,036
Dialogue density10.6 lines / min
First line00:01:43
Final line01:30:53
Production Record
DirectorJoseph Kane
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes407