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THE 10-HOUR MANHUNT...that tore New York apart!
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Peter Kuban, a Hungarian refugee, is about to be deported after jumping ship in New York harbor. He needs to find an ex-G.I. named Tom whom he helped during the war, as Tom can prove Peter's right to legal entry into the United States. If he can't find Tom within 24 hours and prove his case, he will be branded a fugitive and will be permanently disqualified for U.S. citizenship.
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Directed by: Maxwell Shane, Joseph F. Biroc
Produced by: Ivan Tors
Cast

Vittorio Gassman
Peter Kuban

Gloria Grahame
Maggie Summers

Ann Robinson
Nancy

Douglas Spencer
Inspector Bailey

Robin Raymond
Tanya aka Bella Zakoyla

Jerry Paris
Tom

Elizabeth Slifer
Mrs. Hinckley - Landlady

Richard Reeves
Eddie Hinckley

Joe Turkel
Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)

Michael Fox
Inspector Toomey / Narrator
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