Armored Car Robbery
"The stick-up that stunned the nation!"
Originally released in 1950. Armored Car Robbery is a thriller/crime film. directed by Richard Fleischer. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles McGraw, Adele Jergens, and William Talman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (67 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles McGraw
as Lt. Jim Cordell
Adele Jergens
as Yvonne LeDoux aka Mrs. Benny McBride
William Talman
as Dave Purvis / Martin Bell
Douglas Fowley
as Benjamin 'Benny' McBride
Steve Brodie
as Al Mapes
Don McGuire
as Detective Danny Ryan
Don Haggerty
as Detective Driving Final Pursuit Car
James Flavin
as Lt. Phillips
Gene Evans
as William 'Ace' Foster
Eddie Borden
as Theatrical Agent (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 col...
Who directed Armored Car Robbery?
Armored Car Robbery was directed by Richard Fleischer.
How long is Armored Car Robbery?
Armored Car Robbery has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Armored Car Robbery released?
Armored Car Robbery was released on June 8, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Armored Car Robbery?
The main cast of Armored Car Robbery includes Charles McGraw, Adele Jergens, William Talman, Douglas Fowley, Steve Brodie.