Roadblock
“Hot lead and cold cash outside the law!”
Synopsis
An insurance agent's greedy girlfriend with a taste for mink leads him to a life of crime.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Roadblock (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2014-02-05
Top Cast
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Charles McGraw
Joe Peters
Joan Dixon
Diane Morley
Lowell Gilmore
Kendall Webb
Louis Jean Heydt
Harry Miller
Milburn Stone
Ray Egan
Joseph Crehan
Thompson (uncredited)
Peter Brocco
Bank Heist Man (uncredited)
John Butler
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
George Hoagland
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Harry Lauter
Saunders (uncredited)
Frank Marlowe
Policeman at Brissard's (uncredited)
David McMahon
Police Radio Operator (uncredited)
Howard Negley
Police Captain (uncredited)
Monty O'Grady
Club Patron (uncredited)
Gil Perkins
Patrolman (uncredited)
Phyllis Planchard
Bobbie Webb (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Mike the Bartender (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Daniels
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Fisher, George Bricker
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Roadblock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Daniels
Steve Fisher, George Bricker, Richard H. Landau, Daniel Mainwaring
Paul Sawtell
Nicholas Musuraca
Robert Golden
Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Steve Fisher
Screenplay
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Harold Daniels
Director
Robert Golden
Editor
George Bricker
Screenplay
Michael Woulfe
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roadblock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roadblock about?
An insurance agent's greedy girlfriend with a taste for mink leads him to a life of crime.
Who directed Roadblock?
Roadblock was directed by Harold Daniels.
Who stars in Roadblock?
The principal cast of Roadblock includes Charles McGraw, Joan Dixon, Lowell Gilmore, Louis Jean Heydt, Milburn Stone.
When was Roadblock released and how long is it?
Roadblock was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Roadblock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roadblock was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roadblock?
Roadblock holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).