Synopsis
Paul Madvig is a businessman in an American town in the 1920s, doing everything to maintain his power. He plans to marry Janet, the daughter of senator Ralph Henry who must be re-elected in order to ensure Paul's position. Paul is sure of himself and treats his competitor Shad O'Rory, who is involved in the gambling business, with arrogance. Then the senator's son is murdered. It is rumoured that Paul is behind the murder. Private detective Ned Beaumont, an old friend of Paul's, starts to investigate the case. Based on the novel "The Glass Key" by Dashiell Hammett.
Details
- Arvo Kruusement
- October 20, 1986
- Released
- Soviet Union
- Tallinnfilm
- 1h 28m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Tõnu KarkNed Beamount -
Aarne ÜkskülaPaul Madving -
Rein MalmstenShad O'Rory -
Olev Eskolasenator Henry -
Joan GrumanHenry Sloss
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Erika Torgermrs. Madvig - Paul's mother
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Talvo PabutTaylor Henry -
Mara ZvaigzneJanet Henry
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Rita RätseppOpal Madvig -
Tõnu Aavprosecutor Farr -
Enn KraamBernie Despain -
Kaie MihkelsonLee Wilshire
