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Shield for Murder
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Shield for Murder

1954-08-27 · 82 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Drama

A crooked police detective masterminds a robbery then fights to keep the stolen money.

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Directors
Howard W. Koch, Edmond O'Brien
Production companies
Camden Productions Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edmond O'BrienEdmond O'BrienDet. Lt. Barney Nolan
Marla EnglishMarla EnglishPatty Winters
John AgarJohn AgarDet. Sgt. Mark Brewster
Emile MeyerEmile MeyerCapt. Gunnarson
Carolyn JonesCarolyn JonesBeth, Girl at Bar
Claude AkinsClaude AkinsFat Michaels
Herbert ButterfieldHerbert ButterfieldCabot, Reporter
Hugh SandersHugh SandersPacky Reed
William SchallertWilliam SchallertAsst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker
Richard DeaconRichard DeaconThe Professor
John BeradinoJohn BeradinoGambler Being Booked
Robert BrayRobert BrayDetective
Stafford ReppStafford ReppDetective O'Dell
Vito ScottiVito ScottiJoe the Bartender
William BoyettWilliam Boyett
Robert BrayRobert Bray
Richard H. CuttingRichard H. Cutting
Lawrence RyleLaddie O'Neil
Mickey Golden
David Hughes

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