Citadel of Crime

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Citadel of Crime
Citadel of Crime poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by George Sherman
Screenplay byDon Ryan
Produced byGeorge Sherman
Starring Robert Armstrong
Frank Albertson
Linda Hayes
Russell Simpson
Richard "Skeets" Gallagher
William Haade
Cinematography Ernest Miller
Edited by Lester Orlebeck
Music by Mort Glickman
Production
company
Distributed byRepublic Pictures
Release date
  • July 24, 1941 (1941-07-24)
Running time
58 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Citadel of Crime is a 1941 American drama film directed by George Sherman and written by Don Ryan. The film stars Robert Armstrong, Frank Albertson, Linda Hayes, Russell Simpson, Richard "Skeets" Gallagher and William Haade. The film was released on July 24, 1941, by Republic Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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