Synopsis
NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
91 audience votes
Key crew
- Don SiegelDirector
- Don CostaOriginal Music Composer
- Howard RodmanScreenplay
- Abraham PolonskyScreenplay
Cast
- Richard WidmarkDet. Daniel Madigan
- Henry FondaCommissioner Anthony X. Russell
- Inger StevensJulia Madigan
- Harry GuardinoDet. Rocco Bonaro
- James WhitmoreChief Inspector Charles Kane
- Susan ClarkTricia Bentley
- Michael DunnMidget Castiglione
- Steve IhnatBarney Benesch
- Don StroudHughie
- Sheree NorthJonesy
- Warren StevensCapt. Ben Williams
- Raymond St. JacquesDr. Taylor
Stills
Themes
new york cityneglect of one's spousemarriage