Homicide Bureau
“THERE'S LOTS OF LAW IN A RIGHT TO THE JAW!”
Synopsis
After being criticized by the Citizens' League for his inability to cope with a crime wave, Police Captain Haines orders his men in the Homicide Bureau to clean up all their cases, but without violating the constitutional rights of any suspect. Detective Jim Logan is ordered to meet the incoming new-head of the Police Department lab and internal affairs, J.G. Bliss, and takes an instant dislike to her over her attitude toward criminal's rights.
Top Cast
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Rita Hayworth
J.G. Bliss
Bruce Cabot
Jim Logan
Marc Lawrence
Chuck Brown
Richard Fiske
Hank
Moroni Olsen
Captain Haines
Norman Willis
Briggs
Gene Morgan
Blake
Robert Paige
Thurston
Lee Prather
Jamison
Eddie Fetherston
Specks
Stanley Andrews
Police Commissioner
Hooper Atchley
Curtis - Crime Lab Technician
Harry Bernard
Joe
Beatrice Blinn
Secretary
Stanley Brown
Police Photographer
Georgie Cooper
Citizen League Member
Nell Craig
Citizen League Member
Beatrice Curtis
Stewardess
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles C. Coleman
- Screenplay & Story
- Earle Snell
- Original Title
- Homicide Bureau
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles C. Coleman
Earle Snell
Department Leadership Roster
Charles C. Coleman
Director
Earle Snell
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Homicide Bureau
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What is Homicide Bureau about?
After being criticized by the Citizens' League for his inability to cope with a crime wave, Police Captain Haines orders his men in the Homicide Bureau to clean up all their cases, but without violating the constitutional rights of any suspect. Detective Jim Logan is ordered to meet the incoming new-head of the Police Department lab and internal affairs, J.G. Bliss, and takes an instant dislike to her over her attitude toward criminal's rights.
Who directed Homicide Bureau?
Homicide Bureau was directed by Charles C. Coleman.
Who stars in Homicide Bureau?
The principal cast of Homicide Bureau includes Rita Hayworth, Bruce Cabot, Marc Lawrence, Richard Fiske, Moroni Olsen.
When was Homicide Bureau released and how long is it?
Homicide Bureau was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 58m.