The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
A crooked police detective masterminds a robbery then fights to keep the stolen money.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
35 audience votes
Key crew
- Howard W. KochDirector
- Edmond O'BrienDirector
- John C. HigginsWriter
- Richard Alan SimmonsScreenplay
- Paul DunlapOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Edmond O'BrienDet. Lt. Barney Nolan
- Marla EnglishPatty Winters
- John AgarDet. Sgt. Mark Brewster
- Emile MeyerCapt. Gunnarson
- Carolyn JonesBeth, Girl at Bar
- Claude AkinsFat Michaels
- Herbert ButterfieldCabot, Reporter
- Hugh SandersPacky Reed
- William SchallertAsst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker
- Richard DeaconThe Professor
- John BeradinoGambler Being Booked
- Robert BrayDetective
Stills
Themes
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