Armored Car Robbery (1950)
The stick-up that stunned the nation!
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.
Director: Richard Fleischer
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Action
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: June 8, 1950
Cast
- Charles McGraw - Lt. Jim Cordell
- Adele Jergens - Yvonne LeDoux aka Mrs. Benny McBride
- William Talman - Dave Purvis / Martin Bell
- Douglas Fowley - Benjamin 'Benny' McBride
- Steve Brodie - Al Mapes
- Don McGuire - Detective Danny Ryan
- Don Haggerty - Detective Driving Final Pursuit Car
- James Flavin - Lt. Phillips
- Gene Evans - William 'Ace' Foster
- Eddie Borden - Theatrical Agent (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Gerald Drayson Adams (Screenplay)
- Earl Felton (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Guy Roe
Editing: Desmond Marquette
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cop-killer, striptease, armored car, stripper, film noir, los angeles, california, armored car robbery, burlesque dancer, money heist, fugitive lovers, relentless cop
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Armored Car Robbery about?
- 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.
- Who directed Armored Car Robbery?
- Armored Car Robbery was directed by Richard Fleischer.
- Who stars in Armored Car Robbery?
- Armored Car Robbery stars Charles McGraw, Adele Jergens, William Talman, Douglas Fowley, Steve Brodie, Don McGuire.
- How long is Armored Car Robbery?
- Armored Car Robbery has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Armored Car Robbery?
- Armored Car Robbery is a Thriller, Crime, Action film.
- Where was Armored Car Robbery produced?
- Armored Car Robbery was produced in United States of America.