Dragnet
“This was the hottest case to hit the department!”
Synopsis
Two homicide detectives try to find just the facts behind a mobster's brutal murder.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2024-06-12
Top Cast
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Jack Webb
Sergeant Joe Friday
Ben Alexander
Officer Frank Smith
Richard Boone
Capt .James E. Hamilton
Ann Robinson
Officer Grace Downey
Stacy Harris
Max Edward Troy
Virginia Gregg
Mrs. Ethel Starkie
Vic Perrin
Deputy D.A. Adolph Alexander
Georgia Ellis
Belle Davitt
James Griffith
Jesse Quinn
Dick Cathcart
Roy Cleaver
Malcolm Atterbury
Lee Reinhard
Willard Sage
Chester Davitt
Olan Soule
Ray Pinker
Dennis Weaver
Capt. R.A. Lohrman
Herb Vigran
Mr. Archer
Virginia Christine
Mrs. Caldwell
James Anderson
Fred Kemp
Cliff Arquette
Charley Weaver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago, Illinois
Festival / Special Debut
September 4, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Webb
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard L. Breen
- Original Score
- Walter Schumann
- Original Title
- Dragnet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Mark VII
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Webb
Richard L. Breen
Walter Schumann
Edward Colman
Robert M. Leeds
Stanley D. Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Robert M. Leeds
Editor
Jack Webb
Director
Richard L. Breen
Screenplay
Walter Schumann
Original Music Composer
Stanley D. Meyer
Producer
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 Dragnet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dragnet about?
Two homicide detectives try to find just the facts behind a mobster's brutal murder.
Who directed Dragnet?
Dragnet was directed by Jack Webb.
Who stars in Dragnet?
The principal cast of Dragnet includes Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Richard Boone, Ann Robinson, Stacy Harris.
When was Dragnet released and how long is it?
Dragnet was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Dragnet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dragnet was composed by Walter Schumann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dragnet?
Dragnet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).