A Lion Is in the Streets
Movie
1953
1 HOUR 28 MINS
Drama
Based loosely on the story of Huey Long, a Southern idealist rises from humble beginnings to run for governor.
Cast & Crew
James Cagney Hank Martin
Barbara Hale Verity Wade
Anne Francis Flamingo McManamee
Warner Anderson Jules Bolduc
John McIntire Jeb Brown
Jeanne Cagney Jennie Brown
Lon Chaney Spurge McManamee
Frank McHugh Frank Rector
Larry Keating Robert L. Castleberry IV
Onslow Stevens Guy Polli
James Millican Samuel T. Beach
Mickey Simpson Tim Beck
Sara Haden Lula May McManamee
Ellen Corby Singing Woman
Roland Winters Prosecutor (uncredited)
Burt Mustin Swift (uncredited)
Irene Tedrow Mrs. Sophie Peck (uncredited)
James Griffith Mayor's Clerk (uncredited)
Fay Roope Governor Charles Snowden (uncredited)
Henry Kulky Polli's Butler (uncredited)
Sarah Selby Townswoman (uncredited)
William "Bill" Phillips Deputy Wilbur Lewis (uncredited)
Sam McDaniel Moses, Butler to Bolduc (uncredited)
Raoul Walsh Director
William Cagney Producer
Luther Davis Screenwriter
Franz Waxman Original Music
Harry Stradling Cinematography
George Amy Film Editing
Wiard Ihnen Production Design
Fred M. MacLean Set Decoration
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