Rogue Cop (1954)

Detective Chris Kelvaney has a brother, Eddie, who also is a policeman. He witnessed a murderer running away from the scene of the crime. Chris has contacts with the gangster Beaumonte, who... See full summary »

Director:

Roy Rowland

Writers:

Sydney Boehm (screen play), William P. McGivern (based on the novel by)

Stars:

Robert Taylor, Janet Leigh, George Raft

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Robert Taylor	...	Det. Sgt. Christopher Kelvaney
Janet Leigh	...	Karen Stephanson
George Raft	...	Dan Beaumonte
Steve Forrest	...	Eddie Kelvaney
Anne Francis	...	Nancy Corlane
Robert Ellenstein	...	Det. Sidney Y. Myers
Robert F. Simon	...	Ackerman
Anthony Ross	...	Father Ahearn
Alan Hale Jr.	...	Johnny Stark
Peter Brocco	...	George 'Wrinkles' Fallon
Vince Edwards	...	Joey Langley
Olive Carey	...	Selma
Roy Barcroft	...	Lt. Vince D. Bardeman
Dale Van Sickel	...	Manny
Ray Teal	...	Patrolman Mullins

Storyline

Detective Chris Kelvaney has a brother, Eddie, who also is a policeman. He witnessed a murderer running away from the scene of the crime. Chris has contacts with the gangster Beaumonte, who is willing to pay $15,000 if Eddie withdraws his testimony. But Eddie is an honorable cop and refuses. Beaumonte makes sure that Eddie is killed. After his death, Kelvaney starts to track down his brother's killer.

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Plot Keywords:

policeman | police officer killed | death of brother | moral corruption | policeman shot | 

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Genres:

Film-Noir | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 June 1955 (West Germany)

Also Known As:

Kelvaney

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.75 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The first feature of Robert Ellenstein.

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Goofs

When Father Ahearn comes to the police station to talk to Chris, he puts his right hand on Chris's left shoulder in the over-the-shoulder shot, but the cut to the master reveals his left hand on Chris's right shoulder.

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Quotes

Det. Sidney Y. Myers: Do me a favor will ya crud? When homicide questions ya get stuffed... show 'em how tough ya are: make em beat it outta ya, eh?

User Reviews

Great movie. A very interesting side of Mr. Taylor.

This picture is an example of a perfect cast. The leading role is a possibility for Robert Taylor to prove that he is an allrounder as an actor. Hard, dirty and gritty - he even use "angelface" Janet Leigh for his interests. Miss Leigh as pretty and credible as always. The same to George Raft. He even could play his part asleep. Anne Francis, Steve Forrest and Vince Edwards are also convincing. Roy Rowland (he directs Taylor in the western-comedy-hit "Many rivers to cross") captures the atmosphere of policeman and gentleman-gangster. Writer Boehm also is the author of "The big heat" an movie which is similar in atmosphere and plot.