The Shawshank Redemption
1994 · Drama · Crime
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Film / 1939
Streets of New York
Directed by
William Nigh
Jimmy, an idealistic and hard-working young man, has just arrived in New York City with dreams of making his fortune. Along the way he faces numerous obstacles, opportunities and temptations, but through it all, he considers the actions of his hero, Abraham Lincoln, for guidance. Will Jimmy see his dreams come true, or will he be another of the countless hopefuls chewed up and spit out by New York's mean streets?
The story
Jimmy, an idealistic and hard-working young man, has just arrived in New York City with dreams of making his fortune. Along the way he faces numerous obstacles, opportunities and temptations, but through it all, he considers the actions of his hero, Abraham Lincoln, for guidance. Will Jimmy see his dreams come true, or will he be another of the countless hopefuls chewed up and spit out by New York's mean streets?
Cast
Jackie CooperJames Michael 'Jimmy' Keenan
Martin SpellmanWilliam McKinley 'Gimpy' Smith
Marjorie ReynoldsAnne Carroll
Dick PurcellT.P. 'Tap' Keenan
George ClevelandPop O'Toole
George IrvingJudge Joseph Carroll
Robert Emmett O'ConnorPolice Officer Burke
Sidney MillerJiggsy
David DurandSpike Morgan
Buddy PepperFlatfoot
William BuckerSammy (uncredited)
Byron Foulger'Murderer' in Classroom (uncredited)
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Jack GordonStreet Policeman (uncredited)
William GouldPolice Detective (uncredited)
Robert Emmett KeaneRoger Wilson (uncredited)
Jack KennedyPolice Sergeant (uncredited)
Donald KerrNewspaper Distributor (uncredited)
Lillian RandolphJudge's Maid (uncredited)
Kent RogersGang Member (uncredited)
Bobby StoneBeansy (uncredited)
Robert TuckerSpike's Pal (uncredited)
Frank YaconelliFlower Vendor (uncredited)
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