Cop Hater (1958)

The hardworking detectives of the 87th Precinct in an unnamed city during a massive heat wave investigate the seemingly random murders of policemen.

Director:

William Berke

Writers:

Evan Hunter (novel) (as Ed McBain), Henry Kane (screenplay)

Stars:

Robert Loggia, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Ellen Parker

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Loggia	...	Detective Steve Carelli
Gerald S. O'Loughlin	...	Detective Mike Maguire (as Gerald O'Loughlin)
Ellen Parker	...	Teddy Franklin
Shirley Ballard	...	Alice Maguire
Russell Hardie	...	Detective Lt. Byrnes
Hal Riddle	...	Mercer
Bill Neff	...	Kling - Rookie Cop (as William Neff)
Gene Miller	...	Miller - Reporter
Vincent Gardenia	...	Danny the Gimp (as Vince Gardenia)
John Gerstad	...	Laboratory Technician
Ralph Stantley	...	Detective Hal Willis
Glenn Cannon	...	Rip - Gang Leader (as Glen Gannon)
Alan Manson	...	Clark - Newlywed
Sandra Stevens	...	Newlywed Wife
Janet Manson	...	Maggie Reardon (as Jan Kalionzes)

Storyline

The hardworking detectives of the 87th Precinct in an unnamed city during a massive heat wave investigate the seemingly random murders of policemen.

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Plot Keywords:

detective | murder | new york city | police procedural | police | 

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Taglines:

Cop Bait! She winks... she loves... she kills... and it's always a guy with a badge!

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Film-Noir | Mystery

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Film debut of Steve Franken.

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Goofs

Between 1 hour 10 min and 1 hour 12 minutes the tall vase on the top shelf of the hutch disappears 3 times.

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Quotes

Detective Mike Maguire: It's the hottest night of the year and you're fresh and clean like a daisy in a meadow. You smell sweeter than all the daisies in all the meadows all over the world.
Alice Maguire: Oh, you're wet! You're oozing wet!
Detective Mike Maguire: You used to like it when I was oozing wet.
Alice Maguire: Well, I don't like it now.

User Reviews

A modest inside view of an ordinary police precinct looking for a brutal killer

Cop Hater (1958)

This is no brilliant affair, but it's more enjoyable than you might expect. It centers around a precinct police station and a group of guys who are suddenly on a manhunt for a cop killer. While that part of the plot has its small moments, it's the interaction between these guys, including some honest fun banter (not tough guy stuff), that really works. And two or three of the main cops are good actors, holding their own.

There are women on the side, one a searing beauty of some sort (a bit exaggerated and stiff, but you get the idea when she's on), the other a sharp and stylish deaf and mute woman played by Ellen Parker. These types are obviously meant to be opposites, one sympathetic and modest, the other full of herself and untrustworthy.

There is a Latino gang that figures into play eventually, and that gets a little crazy in its own way. And the leader is Glenn Cannon, who went on to have a long career on t.v. This is his first movie and he's pretty terrific for his four minutes of fame.

Otherwise this is a conventionally filmed crime film. Don't expect a gritty or moody film noir, because it's not that. But do expect a well paced plot with some nice interpersonal stuff. Probably has more honesty to it than most crime movies of the time, which are pumped up with types and drama.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 October 1958 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cercados Pela Polícia

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Barbizon Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1