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The Enforcer

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1951 | 87 min | Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Michael Clayton or Insomnia, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After years of investigation, Assistant District Attorney Martin Ferguson has managed to build a solid case against an elusive gangster whose top lieutenant is about to testify.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $3 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bretaigne Windust, Raoul Walsh

  • Humphrey BogartADA Martin Ferguson
  • Zero Mostel'Big Babe' Lazich
  • Ted de CorsiaJoseph 'Joe' Rico
  • Everett SloaneAlbert Mendoza
  • Roy RobertsCaptain Frank Nelson
  • Michael TolanJames 'Duke' Malloy
  • King DonovanSergeant Whitlow
  • Bob SteeleHerman
  • Adelaide KleinOlga Kirshen
  • Don BeddoeThomas O'Hara