The Clay Pigeon
"A man awakens from a coma to discover he's accused of treason."
Originally released in 1949. The Clay Pigeon is a thriller/crime film. directed by Richard Fleischer. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bill Williams, Barbara Hale, and Richard Quine
Synopsis
Jim Fletcher, waking up from a coma, finds he is to be given a court martial for treason and charged with informing on fellow inmates in a Japanese prison camp during WWII. Escaping from the hospital he tries to clear himself by enlisting the aid of Martha Gregory, widow of a service buddy he was accused of informing on. Helped also by Ted Niles, a surviving fellow prisoner, he gets closer to finding the answers he needs, and becomes ensnared in a grandiose scheme involving his Japanese ex-prison guard, $10,000,000 of US currency forged by the Japanese and a burgeoning crime network poised to wreak havoc throughout southern California.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Clay Pigeon about?
Jim Fletcher, waking up from a coma, finds he is to be given a court martial for treason and charged with informing on fellow inmates in a Japanese prison camp during WWII. Escaping from the hospit...
Who directed The Clay Pigeon?
The Clay Pigeon was directed by Richard Fleischer.
How long is The Clay Pigeon?
The Clay Pigeon has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was The Clay Pigeon released?
The Clay Pigeon was released on March 3, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Clay Pigeon?
The main cast of The Clay Pigeon includes Bill Williams, Barbara Hale, Richard Quine, Richard Loo, Frank Fenton.