Chain of Evidence
“MURDER.., SO BRUTAL THE HEADLINES CAN'T TELL THE TRUTH”
Synopsis
A police lieutenant fights to prove a boy's innocence after he's accused of murder. The fourth of five Ben Schwab productions that starred Bill Elliott as a detective lieutenant in the L.A. Sheriff's department.
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Top Cast
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Bill Elliott
Andy Doyle
Jimmy Lydon
Steve Nordstrom (as James Lydon)
Claudia Barrett
Harriet Owens
Tina Carver
Claire Ramsey
Ross Elliott
Bob Bradfield
Don Haggerty
Det. Sgt. Mike Duncan
Dabbs Greer
Dr. Ainsley - Psychiatrist
Timothy Carey
Carl Fowler
Meg Randall
Polly Gunther
John Bleifer
Jake Habermann
John Close
Lead State Trooper
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Landres
- Screenplay & Story
- Elwood Ullman
- Original Title
- Chain of Evidence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Landres
Elwood Ullman
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Landres
Director
Elwood Ullman
Screenplay
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 Chain of Evidence
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What is Chain of Evidence about?
A police lieutenant fights to prove a boy's innocence after he's accused of murder. The fourth of five Ben Schwab productions that starred Bill Elliott as a detective lieutenant in the L.A. Sheriff's department.
Who directed Chain of Evidence?
Chain of Evidence was directed by Paul Landres.
Who stars in Chain of Evidence?
The principal cast of Chain of Evidence includes Bill Elliott, Jimmy Lydon, Claudia Barrett, Tina Carver, Ross Elliott.
When was Chain of Evidence released and how long is it?
Chain of Evidence was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chain of Evidence?
Chain of Evidence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).