Manpower

Manpower

★ 6.5IMDb Score
Released:1941-08-09
Duration:104 min
Director:Raoul Walsh
Actors:Edward G. Robinson, Marlene Dietrich, George Raft, Alan Hale, Frank McHugh
Production:First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

Overview:

Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.

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