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Warning Shot

  • 19671967
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 40m
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6.7/10
843
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Warning Shot (1967)
  • Crime
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
During a stakeout, an L.A. cop kills a doctor who presumably pulled a gun but the coroner's inquest finds no gun, forcing the cop to look for it to clear his name.During a stakeout, an L.A. cop kills a doctor who presumably pulled a gun but the coroner's inquest finds no gun, forcing the cop to look for it to clear his name.During a stakeout, an L.A. cop kills a doctor who presumably pulled a gun but the coroner's inquest finds no gun, forcing the cop to look for it to clear his name.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
843
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Buzz Kulik
  • Writers
    • Whit Masterson(based on the novel "711--Officer Needs Help" by)
    • Mann Rubin(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • David Janssen
    • Ed Begley
    • Keenan Wynn
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  • Director
    • Buzz Kulik
  • Writers
    • Whit Masterson(based on the novel "711--Officer Needs Help" by)
    • Mann Rubin(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • David Janssen
    • Ed Begley
    • Keenan Wynn
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    • 36User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Joan Collins in Warning Shot (1967)
    Joan Collins and David Janssen in Warning Shot (1967)
    Joan Collins, David Janssen, and Stefanie Powers in Warning Shot (1967)
    David Janssen and Eleanor Parker in Warning Shot (1967)
    Eleanor Parker in Warning Shot (1967)
    Ed Begley in Warning Shot (1967)
    Keenan Wynn in Warning Shot (1967)
    Lillian Gish in Warning Shot (1967)
    Sam Wanamaker in Warning Shot (1967)
    Vito Scotti in Warning Shot (1967)
    Joan Collins in Warning Shot (1967)
    David Janssen in Warning Shot (1967)

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    David Janssen
    David Janssen
    • Sgt. Tom Valensas Sgt. Tom Valens
    Ed Begley
    Ed Begley
    • Capt. Roy Klodinas Capt. Roy Klodin
    Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn
    • Sgt. Ed Mussoas Sgt. Ed Musso
    Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker
    • Frank Sandermanas Frank Sanderman
    Lillian Gish
    Lillian Gish
    • Alice Willowsas Alice Willows
    Stefanie Powers
    Stefanie Powers
    • Liz Thayeras Liz Thayer
    Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker
    • Mrs. Doris Rustonas Mrs. Doris Ruston
    George Grizzard
    George Grizzard
    • Walt Codyas Walt Cody
    George Sanders
    George Sanders
    • Calvin Yorkas Calvin York
    Steve Allen
    Steve Allen
    • Perry Knowlandas Perry Knowland
    Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor
    • Paul Jerezas Paul Jerez
    Joan Collins
    Joan Collins
    • Joanie Valensas Joanie Valens
    Walter Pidgeon
    Walter Pidgeon
    • Orville Amesas Orville Ames
    Vito Scotti
    Vito Scotti
    • Designeras Designer
    David Garfield
    • Police Surgeonas Police Surgeon
    • (as John Garfield Jr.)
    Robert Williams
    • Judge Gerald Lucasas Judge Gerald Lucas
    Jerry Dunphy
    Jerry Dunphy
    • TV Newscasteras TV Newscaster
    Romo Vincent
    Romo Vincent
    • Ira Garvinas Ira Garvin
    • Director
      • Buzz Kulik
    • Writers
      • Whit Masterson(based on the novel "711--Officer Needs Help" by)
      • Mann Rubin(screenplay by)
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    • Trivia
      Pitchers Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax signed to appear in this movie as a tactic in salary negotiations for the 1966 baseball season. Both exercised escape clauses after coming to terms with the Dodgers. Koufax would later say that he was against this idea, but agreed to go along with Drysdale, who planned to be actor when he retired from baseball. The finally signed with the Dodgers for $115,000, a huge amount in those days.
    • Goofs
      When Tom is talking to Walt, who is in the pool, about flying down to Mexico, the amount of white sunscreen on Walt's lower lip changes between shots.
    • Quotes

      [Valens suddenly attacks Ed Musso and grabs his gun, pointing it at Musso]

      Sgt. Ed Musso: Tom, don't!

      Sgt. Tom Valens: Stow it!

      Sgt. Ed Musso: Don't make it worse than it is!

      Sgt. Tom Valens: I can't help it, now you turn around! Turn around!

      [Valens grabs Musso's handcuffs, cuffs Musso's hands together behind his back, grabs his keys, then leads him to his closet]

      Sgt. Tom Valens: Just a few more hours, Ed.

      Sgt. Ed Musso: Go to hell!

      [Valens locks Musso in the closet, then telephones Walt Cody]

      Walt Cody: Hello?

      Sgt. Tom Valens: Walt, this is Tom Valens. Did I wake you?

      Walt Cody: No, but our date's for eight. If you're thinking of flying to Baja tonight, get yourself another boy.

      Sgt. Tom Valens: The Baja trip's off. What I've been looking for has been here all the time.

      Walt Cody: Well that's great! You need help finding it?

      Sgt. Tom Valens: I thought you'd never ask. Bring your muscles, we're gonna open a grave.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s (2012)

    User reviews36

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    7/10
    Janssen in (probably) the best screen role of his career
    David Janssen stars in what might be described as a "mid-'60s sun-baked L.A. neo-noir meets Dragnet-esque police procedural". This was probably Janssen's best big screen role of his career, although the film did still overall have the production values and feel of a made-for-TV movie. I thought director Budd Kulik did well with his blocking and the pace of the film.

    Janssen, in his usual low-key but effective manner of acting, plays LAPD Sgt. Tom Valens who is accused of the wrongful shooting of a respected Beverly Hills doctor during a late night stakeout. Later, unable to locate the gun he claims the doctor had pulled on him, Valens is first relieved of duty and then must face a grand jury hearing after which the prosecutor played by Sam Wannamaker expresses his delight in "putting bad cops in their place". With all the evidence pointing to Valens' guilt and with few if anyone believing his story, he sets out for himself in search of evidence to prove his innocence. (sound familiar, fans of his most memorable television role?)

    A number of well known and respected actors and actress of the time would make what could basically be called long cameos throughout much of the movie, as it does seem a bit episodic in some parts. Among those familiar faces would be Ed Begley as Valens' LAPD superior, Lilian Gish as a sweet but forgetful elderly lady, Stefanie Powers as a sympathetic nurse, George Sanders as an investment banker, Eleanor Parker as the decedent's less-than-grieving widow, Joan Collins as Valens' soon-to-be ex-wife, Steve Allen as a blowhard television commentator, Carroll O' Connor as the grand jury judge and George Grizzard as a playboy airline pilot.

    The ending is a bit weak in regard to a somewhat illogical aspect to it, but overall it is worthwhile.
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    • Release date
      • January 18, 1967 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Todesschuß
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Bob Banner Associates
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    • Budget
      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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