A big-city cop is reassigned to the country after his superiors find him too angry to be an effective policeman. While on his temporary assignment he assists in a manhunt of a suspected murderer.

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Starring Ida Lupino
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Starring Robert Ryan
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Credits

Crew

DirectorNicholas Ray, Ida Lupino

Writer

A.I. Bezzerides

CinematographerGeorge E. Diskant

ComposerBernard Herrmann

EditorRoland Gross, Phil Brigandi

ProducerJohn Houseman

Cast

Ida Lupinoas Mary Malden

Robert Ryanas Jim Wilson

Ward Bondas Walter Brent

Charles Kemperas Pop Daley

Anthony Rossas Pete Santos

Ed Begleyas Capt. Brawley

Ian Wolfeas Sheriff Carrey

Sumner Williamsas Danny Malden

Gus Schillingas Lucky

Frank Fergusonas Willows

Cleo Mooreas Myrna Bowers

Olive Careyas Mrs. Brent

Richard Irvingas Bernie Tucker

Patricia Prestas Julie Brent

Frank Arnoldas Man (uncredited)

Vince Barnettas George (uncredited)

Leslie Bennettas Newsboy (uncredited)

A.I. Bezzeridesas Gatos (uncredited)

Eddie Bordenas Man (uncredited)

John Breenas Waiter (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Lightning Over Water1980

Both directed by Nicholas Ray

Or

Never Fear1950Both directed by Ida Lupino