Directed by:
William CastleScreenplay:
Robert L. RichardsCinematography:
Maury GertsmanCast:
Howard Duff, Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea, Tony Curtis, John McIntire, Leif Erickson, Barry Kelley, Edwin Max, Charles Drake, Joe Turkel, William H. O'Brien (more)Plots(1)
Duff is a federal narcotics agent who springs Duryea from Alcatraz to help in smashing a ring of dope dealers. The trail takes them to San Francisco, Vancouver, Tucson, and Mexico, before the finale back in Tuscon. Winters is the girl friend of smuggler Kelley, who jilts her guy for Duff. Gang member Curtis is killed by Duryea when he attempts to knock off Duff. Winters tips off the duo about a big deal and the agents swoop in at the climax. It's a standard police drama, though there are some exciting moments. Castle's direction keeps things moving briskly. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Howard Duff
USA
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Shelley Winters
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Dan Duryea
USA
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Tony Curtis
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John McIntire
USA
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Leif Erickson
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Barry Kelley
USA
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Edwin Max
USA
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Charles Drake
USA
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Joe Turkel
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William H. O'Brien
Australia
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Bert Stevens
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Chuck Hamilton
USA
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Colin Kenny
Ireland
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Robert Foulk
USA
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James Conaty
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Gregg Barton
USA
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Al Ferguson
Ireland
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Leslie Denison
UK
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