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While executing an armored car heist in Los Angeles, icy crook Dave Purvis shoots policeman Lt. Phillips before he and his cronies make off with the loot. Thinking he got away scot-free, Purvis collects his money-crazy mistress, Yvonne, then disposes of his partners and heads out of town. What Purvis doesn't know is that Phillips' partner, tough-as-nails Lt. Cordell, is wise to the criminal's plans and is closing in on his prey.
A hardened criminal mastermind, 'Duke' Martin, plans a daring daylight robbery of an armored car carrying the Los Angeles Rams' payroll. However, his plan is jeopardized by a greedy accomplice and a determined police detective hot on his trail. The heist quickly devolves into a violent cat-and-mouse game across the city.
Armored Car Robbery is a well-regarded example of B-movie noir, praised for its tight pacing, gritty atmosphere, and strong performances, particularly from Charles McGraw. While not a blockbuster, it's often cited as a solid, efficient crime thriller that punches above its weight.
Praised for its fast-paced, efficient storytelling and tense action sequences.
Charles McGraw's tough-guy performance is a standout element.
Appreciated for its authentic portrayal of police procedural elements and gritty urban setting.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive, with viewers highlighting the film's suspenseful narrative and McGraw's compelling lead performance. It's often seen as a classic example of the crime genre from its era.
Director Henry Levin also helmed several popular films for the era, including 'The MOB' (1951) and 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' (1959).
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Imagine a dish like this married to a mug like Benny McBride ... the naked and the dead. Armored Car Robbery is directed by Richard Fleischer and collectively written by Earl Felton, Gerald Adams, Robert Angus and Robert Leeds. It stars ...