Harrigan's Kid
THE TRACK IS FAST! THE RACE IS FIXED THE INSIDE OF THE RACING GAME!
1943•1h 20m•
★7.0(1 ratings)
Drama
Overview
A former jockey teaches a newcomer the dirty tricks of the track.
Director
Charles ReisnerWatchlist
THE TRACK IS FAST! THE RACE IS FIXED THE INSIDE OF THE RACING GAME!
A former jockey teaches a newcomer the dirty tricks of the track.
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The film's tagline is: "THE TRACK IS FAST! THE RACE IS FIXED THE INSIDE OF THE RACING GAME!"
The runtime is 80 minutes (1h 20m).
The film was directed by Charles Reisner.
The screenplay was written by Henry Blankfort and Martin Berkeley.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0035971.
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Good
1 votes
Harrigan's Kid
Released
NR
English
United States of America
