While executing an armored car heist in Los Angeles, icy crook Dave Purvis (William Talman) shoots policeman Lt. Phillips (James Flavin) before he and his cronies make off with the loot. Thinking he got away scot-free, Purvis collects his money-crazy mistress, Yvonne (Adele Jergens), then disposes of his partners and heads out of town. What Purvis doesn't know is that Phillips' partner, tough-as-nails Lt. Cordell (Charles McGraw), is wise to the criminal's plans and is closing in on his prey.
Charles McGraw
Adele Jergens
William Talman
Director Richard Fleischer
Screenplay Gerald Drayson Adams, Earl Felton
Producer Herman Schlom
Cinematography Guy Roe
Editing Desmond Marquette
Music Roy Webb, Paul Sawtell
Distributor RKO Radio Pictures
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