The Penalty
1941, English. Directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
Find the Blonde and Get the Gangster!
In this crime drama, a ruthless gangster's son is soon following in his father's footsteps. When his daddy kills an FBI agent and a cabby, the boy sees it all. Fortunately the courts intervene and send the lad off to live with a family of farmers.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Penalty
The Penalty isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 March 1941.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Harold S. BucquetDirector
- Gene ReynoldsRussell 'Roosty' Nelson
- Edward ArnoldMartin 'Stuff' Nelson
- Lionel Barrymore'Grandpop' Logan
- Robert SterlingEdward McCormick
- Gene Reynolds'Roosty'
- Marsha HuntKatherine Logan
- Emma Dunn'Ma' McCormick
- Veda Ann BorgJulie Jackson
- Richard LaneCraig
- Gloria DeHavenAnne Logan
- Grant MitchellJudge
- Phil SilversHobo
Details
- Released
- 13 March 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John C. Higgins, Harry Ruskin
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Penalty
The Asphalt Jungle
1950 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Little Caesar
1931 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Each Dawn I Die
1939 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Plunder Road
1957 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
They Made Me a Fugitive
1947 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cry of the City
1948 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
5 Against the House
1955 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Glengarry Glen Ross
1992 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
House of Bamboo
1955 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Damned Don't Cry
1950 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Penalty: quick answers
Is The Penalty worth watching?
The Penalty doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Penalty?
The Penalty runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does The Penalty have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Penalty. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Penalty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Penalty is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Penalty on?
The Penalty isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 March 1941. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Penalty?
If you liked The Penalty, try The Asphalt Jungle, Little Caesar, Each Dawn I Die.
Who directed The Penalty?
The Penalty (1941) was directed by Harold S. Bucquet and stars Gene Reynolds, Edward Arnold, Lionel Barrymore.