Shield for Murder (1954)

Name: Shield for Murder
Director: Howard W. Koch
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1954-08-27
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Cast: Edmond O'Brien, Marla English, John Agar, Emile Meyer

Crime Drama

Director: Howard W. Koch

Cast: Edmond O'Brien, Marla English, John Agar, Emile Meyer

Runtime82 min

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A crooked police detective masterminds a robbery then fights to keep the stolen money.

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Fans of classic crime dramas will appreciate the gritty, morally complex storytelling in Shield for Murder (1954), directed by Howard W. Koch. Edmond O'Brien's powerful performance as the crooked detective highlights the film's examination of corruption and the thin line between law enforcement and criminality.

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Shield for Murder is a 1954 American film noir crime film codirected by and starring Edmond O'Brien as a malevolent police detective. It is based on the novel of the same name written by William P. McGivern.