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Armored Car Robbery

1950-06-08 · 67 min · ★ 6.5

Thriller · Crime · Action

While executing an armored car heist in Los Angeles, icy crook Dave Purvis shoots policeman Lt. Phillips before he and his cronies make off with the loot. Thinking he got away scot-free, Purvis collects his money-crazy mistress, Yvonne, then disposes of his partners and heads out of town. What Purvis doesn't know is that Phillips' partner, tough-as-nails Lt. Cordell, is wise to the criminal's plans and is closing in on his prey.

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Directors
Richard Fleischer
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles McGrawCharles McGrawLt. Jim Cordell
Adele JergensAdele JergensYvonne LeDoux aka Mrs. Benny McBride
William TalmanWilliam TalmanDave Purvis / Martin Bell
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyBenjamin 'Benny' McBride
Steve BrodieSteve BrodieAl Mapes
Don McGuireDon McGuireDetective Danny Ryan
Don HaggertyDon HaggertyDetective Driving Final Pursuit Car
James FlavinJames FlavinLt. Phillips
Gene EvansGene EvansWilliam 'Ace' Foster
Eddie BordenEddie BordenTheatrical Agent (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgCop at Roadblock (uncredited)
Barry BrooksWitmer - Armored Car Driver (uncredited)
Morgan BrownBurlesque Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Paul BryarPaul BryarCar 6 Patrolman at Pier 5 (uncredited)
Paul E. BurnsPaul E. BurnsMr. Kelly - Valley Auto Court Manager (uncredited)
James BushJames BushControl Tower Operator (uncredited)
Roger CreedPolice Radio Operator (uncredited)
Dick DickinsonDick DickinsonNewsboy (uncredited)
Art DupuisStadium Cashier (uncredited)
Fred HowardDr. Leslie (uncredited)

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