Armored Car Robbery
“The stick-up that stunned the nation!”
Synopsis
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.
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Armored Car Robbery (1950) ~ Charles McGraw. , William Talman
Type: Clip • Published 2016-06-09
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Charles McGraw
Lt. Jim Cordell
Adele Jergens
Yvonne LeDoux aka Mrs. Benny McBride
William Talman
Dave Purvis / Martin Bell
Douglas Fowley
Benjamin 'Benny' McBride
Steve Brodie
Al Mapes
Don McGuire
Detective Danny Ryan
Don Haggerty
Detective Driving Final Pursuit Car
James Flavin
Lt. Phillips
Gene Evans
William 'Ace' Foster
Eddie Borden
Theatrical Agent (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Cop at Roadblock (uncredited)
Barry Brooks
Witmer - Armored Car Driver (uncredited)
Morgan Brown
Burlesque Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Paul Bryar
Car 6 Patrolman at Pier 5 (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Mr. Kelly - Valley Auto Court Manager (uncredited)
James Bush
Control Tower Operator (uncredited)
Roger Creed
Police Radio Operator (uncredited)
Dick Dickinson
Newsboy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Felton, Gerald Drayson Adams
- Original Title
- Armored Car Robbery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Earl Felton, Gerald Drayson Adams
Guy Roe
Desmond Marquette
Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Earl Felton
Screenplay
Gerald Drayson Adams
Screenplay
Herman Schlom
Producer
Guy Roe
Director of Photography
Desmond Marquette
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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.
Who stars in Armored Car Robbery?
The principal cast of Armored Car Robbery includes Charles McGraw, Adele Jergens, William Talman, Douglas Fowley, Steve Brodie.
When was Armored Car Robbery released and how long is it?
Armored Car Robbery was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Armored Car Robbery?
Armored Car Robbery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).