

Shield for Murder
1954-08-27 · 82 min · ★ 6.7
A crooked police detective masterminds a robbery then fights to keep the stolen money.
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Production details
- Directors
- Howard W. Koch, Edmond O'Brien
- Production companies
- Camden Productions Inc.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top 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
Stafford ReppDetective O'Dell
Vito ScottiJoe the Bartender
William Boyett
Robert Bray
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