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Movie Info

A bank robber's (Edward Arnold) son (Gene Reynolds), raised as a criminal, is placed with a farmer (Lionel Barrymore) and his family.

Genre:

crime, drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Harold S. Bucquet
Producer:

Jack Chertok
Runtime:

1h 19m
Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

Edward Arnold
Martin "Stuff" Nelson

Gene Reynolds
Russell "Roosty" Nelson

Lionel Barrymore
"Grandpop" Logan

Marsha Hunt
Katherine Logan

Robert Sterling
Edward "Ted" McCormick

Emma Dunn
"Ma" McCormick

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Critic Reviews for The Penalty

All Critics (1) | Fresh (1)

It is well performed and has its moments of emotion and dramatic intensity. [Full review in Spanish]

September 18, 2019 | Full Review…

Don Q.
Cine-Mundial