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192090 minCrime, Drama, Thriller, Horror

The Penalty

Is The Penalty a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Penalty worth watching? With a rating of 6.9/10, this Crime, Drama, Thriller, Horror film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Penalty Synopsis

Blizzard, deranged from a childhood operation in which both his legs were needlessly amputated after an accident, becomes a vicious criminal, and eventually mob leader of the San Francisco underworld.

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Top Cast

Lon Chaney
Lon ChaneyBlizzard
Charles Clary
Charles ClaryDr. Ferris
Doris Pawn
Doris PawnBarbary Nell
James Pier Mason
James Pier MasonFrisco Pete (as James Mason)
Milton Ross
Milton RossLichtenstein
Ethel Grey Terry
Ethel Grey TerryRose
Kenneth Harlan
Kenneth HarlanDr. Wilmot Allen
Claire Adams
Claire AdamsBarbara Ferris
Montgomery Carlyle
Montgomery CarlyleA Crook (uncredited)
Michael Dark
Michael DarkMan (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Penalty worth watching?

The Penalty has received mixed reviews with a 6.9/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Crime, Drama, Thriller movies.

Is The Penalty hit or flop?

The Penalty has received average ratings (6.9/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Penalty?

The Penalty is a Crime, Drama, Thriller movie that Blizzard, deranged from a childhood operation in which both his legs were needlessly amputated after an accident, becomes a vicious criminal, and even...

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