The read
It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
A drifter riding the rails gets mistaken for the new sheriff of a small town. He takes the police job and is immediately pressured to crack down on local organized crime.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Harold DanielsDirector
- Robert C. DennisWriter
- Darrell CalkerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Gerald MohrMichael David Mason / Louis Deverman
- Liz RenayPaula Warren
- Stephanie FarnayEdith Dale
- Harry LauterLt. George Caddell
- Ed ErwinDet. Lt. Art Joslin
- Lew MarkmanNicky Potter, chief thug
- Robert ClarkeJoe Emmanuel
Stills
Themes
homeless personfilm noirpolice impersonatorassumed identity