FILMSFShield for Murder1954
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How Long Is “Shield for Murder”?
1h 21m runtime
Crime drama film with a runtime of 81 minutes, released in 1954. Presented in English.
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A corrupt police officer looks to escape justice in this sleuth crime drama directed by Edmond O'Brien and Howard W. Koch. When an officer named Barney (O'Brien) is in desperate need of money, he decides to take that money by lethal force from a bookie, but commits the crime in eyesight of a deaf mute man on the street. Although the cop looks to make his cold-blooded act look like a random crime, his plot quickly begins to unravel. Marla English co-stars as Barney's girlfriend, Patty.
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How long is Shield for Murder?
Shield for Murder runs for 1h 21m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under crime drama.
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