Sentences with phrase «by racketeer»

Set in the depression era of 1930's Chicago, it stars Robert Redford who plays depression - era trickster Johnny Hooker, whose friend and mentor Luther Coleman (Robert Earl Jones, who is the brother of famed actor James Earl Jones) is murdered by racketeer / gambler Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw).

Redford plays Depression - era confidence trickster Johnny Hooker, whose friend and mentor Luther Coleman (Robert Earl Jones) is murdered by racketeer / gambler Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw).

Not exact matches

True, he is a peculiarly disreputable man (was there an actual case known by Jesus and his hearers or were unjust stewards as well known in that society as labour racketeers are in our own?)

Perhaps the image of a last waltz is too classy for a movement led by soundbiters, ad - men, and racketeers.

In G Men, Warner Bros. «bad boy» James Cagney plays James «Brick» Davis, a young lawyer whose education has been financed by soft - hearted racketeer McKay (William Harrigan).

Taking to the stage in a boisterous routine adorned by three unruly, interrupting assistants (known as «southern gentlemen», «lost souls» or «racketeers»), he was unaware that his supports would soon eclipse their leading player, morphing into standalone stars.

Now, however, the old racketeer's minions, headed by his smiling second - in - command, want to hold onto the land and prevent Roman from selling it.