Armored Car Robbery(1950)
“The stick-up that stunned the nation!”
Overview
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
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
Charles McGraw
as Lt. Jim Cordell
Adele Jergens
as Yvonne LeDoux aka Mrs. Benny McBride
William Talman
as Dave Purvis / Martin Bell
Douglas Fowley
as Benjamin 'Benny' McBride
Steve Brodie
as Al Mapes
Don McGuire
as Detective Danny Ryan
Don Haggerty
as Detective Driving Final Pursuit Car
James Flavin
as Lt. Phillips
Gene Evans
as William 'Ace' Foster
Eddie Borden
as Theatrical Agent (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
as Cop at Roadblock (uncredited)
Barry Brooks
as Witmer - Armored Car Driver (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
1h 7m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures
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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 and released in 1950. It is a thriller, crime, action film.
How long is Armored Car Robbery?▼
Armored Car Robbery has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
Who stars in Armored Car Robbery?▼
The cast of Armored Car Robbery includes Charles McGraw as Lt. Jim Cordell, Adele Jergens as Yvonne LeDoux aka Mrs. Benny McBride, William Talman as Dave Purvis / Martin Bell, Douglas Fowley as Benjamin 'Benny' McBride, Steve Brodie as Al Mapes and more.
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