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Between Midnight and Dawn
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Between Midnight and Dawn

1950-10-01 · 89 min · ★ 5.7

Crime

Rocky and Dan, war buddies, are prowl car cops on night duty. Dan is a cynic who views all lawbreakers as scum; Rocky feels more lenient. Both are attracted to the radio voice of communicator Kate Mallory; but in person, Kate proves reluctant to get involved with men who just might stop a bullet. By lucky chance, Rocky and Dan cause big trouble for murderous racketeer Ritchie Garris; but when he swears vengeance, Kate's fears may prove justified.

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Directors
Gordon Douglas
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mark StevensMark StevensOfficer Rocky Barnes
Edmond O'BrienEdmond O'BrienOfficer Dan Purvis
Gale StormGale StormKatharine 'Kate' Mallory
Donald BukaDonald BukaRitchie Garris
Gale RobbinsGale RobbinsTerry Romaine
Anthony RossAnthony RossPolice Lt. Masterson
Roland WintersRoland WintersLeo Cusick
Tito VuoloTito VuoloRomano
Grazia NarcisoMrs. Romano
Madge BlakeMadge BlakeMrs. Mallory
Lora Lee MichelLora Lee MichelKathy Blake
Jack Del RioLouis Franissi
Philip Van ZandtPhilip Van ZandtJoe Quist
Cliff BaileyPolice Sgt. Bailey
Tony BarrHarry Yost
Peter MamakosPeter Mamakos'Cootie' Adams
Ric RomanRod Peters (as Earl Breitbard)
Wheaton ChambersWheaton ChambersBuilding Superintendent Blake
Frances MorrisFrances MorrisMrs. Blake - Superintendent's Wife
James BrownJames BrownOfficer Haynes (uncredited)

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