The read
It runs a compact 1h 7m.
Synopsis
While executing an armored car heist in Los Angeles, icy crook Dave Purvis shoots policeman Lt. Phillips before he and his cronies make off with the loot. Thinking he got away scot-free, Purvis collects his money-crazy mistress, Yvonne, then disposes of his partners and heads out of town. What Purvis doesn't know is that Phillips' partner, tough-as-nails Lt. Cordell, is wise to the criminal's plans and is closing in on his prey.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
72 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard FleischerDirector
- Earl FeltonScreenplay
- Gerald Drayson AdamsScreenplay
Cast
- Charles McGrawLt. Jim Cordell
- Adele JergensYvonne LeDoux aka Mrs. Benny McBride
- William TalmanDave Purvis / Martin Bell
- Douglas FowleyBenjamin 'Benny' McBride
- Steve BrodieAl Mapes
- Don McGuireDetective Danny Ryan
- Don HaggertyDetective Driving Final Pursuit Car
- James FlavinLt. Phillips
- Gene EvansWilliam 'Ace' Foster
- Eddie BordenTheatrical Agent (uncredited)
- Chet BrandenburgCop at Roadblock (uncredited)
- Barry BrooksWitmer - Armored Car Driver (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
cop-killerstripteasearmored carstripperfilm noirlos angeles, californiaarmored car robberyburlesque dancermoney heistfugitive loversrelentless cop