Johnny Kovak joins the Teamsters trade-union in a local chapter in the 1930s and works his way up in the organization. As he climbs higher and higher his methods become more ruthless and finally senator Madison starts a campaign to find the truth about the alleged connections with the Mob.
John D. 'Johnny' Kovak
Sen. Andrew Madison
Max Graham
Anna Zarinkas
Abe Belkin
Vince Doyle
Anthony 'Babe' Milano
Molly
Arthur St. Clair
Win Talbot
Mike Monahan
Bernie Marr
Angel
Andrews
Phil Talbot
Frank Vasko
Peter Jacobs
Dave Roberts
Mishka
Lincoln Dombrowsky
Mrs. Kovak
Russell Langley
Network Announcer
McGuinn
Company Negotiator
Delegate Bob
Milano's Attorney
The Man
Man #1
Kovak's Attorney
Senator
TV Reporter
Newspaper Reporter
Kevin Kovak
FBI Man #1
Mike Quinn
Trucker #3
Worker
Hitman (uncredited)
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Director
Producer
Executive Producer
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