Salty O'Rourke

He's the King of the Gamblers!

5.7/1019451h 40mReleased

Drama

A gambler and his buddy find a wise-guy jockey for their long-shot horse.

Released: Mar 22, 1945

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Alan Ladd

Salty O'Rourke

Gail Russell

Barbara Brooks

William Demarest

Smitty

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