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Release Year1950
Runtime1h 07m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama, Thriller
Votes4
DirectorSam Newfield
WritersMaurice Tombragel, Orville H. Hampton
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMotor Patrol
About Motor Patrol
A cop poses as a member of a stolen-car ring to capture the men responsible for the murder of his fiancee's brother.
Directed by Sam Newfield, Motor Patrol leans on a strong ensemble — Don Castle, Jane Nigh, William Henry — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1950.
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