Lure of the Swamp

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Lure of the Swamp

"Destination... HELL! - Greed led them into the misty depths of a strange land!"

1957

1h 15m

7.0(3 votes)

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Crime

Overview

Simon Lute ekes out a modest living chartering his skiff to tourists and guiding them through the labyrinthine bayou.

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8 featured cast members

Starring

Marshall Thompson

Simon Lewt

Willard Parker

James Lister

Joan Vohs

Cora Payne

Jack Elam

Henry Bliss

Leo Gordon

Steggins, Insurance Investigator

Joan Lora

Evie Dee

James Maloney

August Dee

Myron Healey

Bank Guard

Creative team

Directed by: Hubert Cornfield
Written by: William George
Produced by: Sam Hersh

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