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Attraction drew them together. Compulsion drew them to murder. - Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
Movie Details

Title: Chicago Joe and the Showgirl

Release Date: 16 May 1990

Runtime: 1h 43m

Genre: Romance, Drama, Crime

Director: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, New Line Cinema, Working Title Films

Production Companies: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, New Line Cinema, Working Title Films

Overview: During World War II, an American serviceman in London decides to impress his English girlfriend by acting as an American gangster, which soon turns deadly.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.1 (15 votes)

Cast

  • Karl Hulten: Kiefer Sutherland
  • Joyce Cook: Patsy Kensit
  • Betty Jones: Emily Lloyd
  • Lenny Bexley: Keith Allen
  • Violet: Alexandra Pigg
  • Mrs. Evans: Liz Fraser
  • Morry: Harry Fowler
  • Mr Cook: John Surman
  • Mrs Cook: Janet Dale
  • George Heath: John Junkin
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