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In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber.
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Manny Balestrero
Rose Balestrero
Frank D. O'Connor
Detective Lt. Bowers
Detective Matthews
Tomasini
Mama Balestrero
Ann James
Constance Willis
Betty Todd
Gene Conforti
Olga Conforti
Robert Balestrero
Gregory Balestrero
Daniel
Judge Groat
Miss Dennerly
Prologue Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Jail Medical Attendant (uncredited)
Curious Deli Customer (uncredited)
Young Girl (uncredited)
Stork Club Piano Player (uncredited)
Dr. Bannay (uncredited)
Young Girl (uncredited)
Department of Corrections Employee (uncredited)
Giggly Girl (uncredited)
Department of Corrections Employee (uncredited)
Prisoner at Arraignment Hearing (uncredited)
Interrogation Officer (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)
Arresting Patrolman (uncredited)
Mrs. O'Connor (voice) (uncredited)
Spanish Woman (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)
Mr. Wendon - Insurance Manager (uncredited)
Det. Holman (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)