

Accomplice
“Racing Against Time... Chasing The Woman He Hated!”
Synopsis
A private detective and his assistant are hired to find a missing husband by the detective's former girlfriend who dumped him. The case is quickly complicated by a sexy brunette, a missing bank executive, a castle in the desert, and a dead body with its "head blown off" but identified as the husband.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Richard Arlen
Simon Lash
Veda Ann Borg
Joyce Kimball Bonniwell
Tom Dugan
Eddie Slocum
Marjorie Manners
Evelyn Price
Archie Twitchell
[as Michael Brandon] Sheriff Rucker
Lee Phelps
Lt. Hayden
Earle Hodgins
Marshal Jeff Bailey
Francis Ford
King Connors
Herbert Rawlinson
Vincent Springer
Edward Earle
Jim Bonniwell
Sherry Hall
Ben Castleman
Robert McKenzie
Barstow Gas Station Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Colmes
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Gruber
- Original Score
- Alexander Laszlo
- Original Title
- Accomplice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Colmes
Frank Gruber, Irving Elman
Alexander Laszlo
Jockey Arthur Feindel
Robert Jahns
John K. Teaford
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Colmes
Director
Irving Elman
Writer
Frank Gruber
Screenplay
John K. Teaford
Producer
Alexander Laszlo
Original Music Composer
Jockey Arthur Feindel
Director of Photography
Robert Jahns
Editor
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 Accomplice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Accomplice about?
A private detective and his assistant are hired to find a missing husband by the detective's former girlfriend who dumped him. The case is quickly complicated by a sexy brunette, a missing bank executive, a castle in the desert, and a dead body with its "head blown off" but identified as the husband.
Who directed Accomplice?
Accomplice was directed by Walter Colmes.
Who stars in Accomplice?
The principal cast of Accomplice includes Richard Arlen, Veda Ann Borg, Tom Dugan, Marjorie Manners, Archie Twitchell.
When was Accomplice released and how long is it?
Accomplice was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Accomplice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Accomplice was composed by Alexander Laszlo.
Is Accomplice based on a book or true story?
Accomplice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Gruber".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Accomplice?
Accomplice holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















