Cast
William Eythe
as Johnny Douglas
Kasey Rogers
as Lucille Peters (as Laura Elliot)
George Reeves
as Paul Devereaux
Paul Valentine
as Edmond Devereaux
Tom Powers
as Chief Special Agent Wilcox
Carole Mathews
as Rose McCreary
Frank Puglia
as Grandfather Devereaux
Virginia Christine
as Mabel Rumpler
Raymond Bond
as Sheriff Babcock
John Hart
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1949
Runtime1h 11m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Crime, Drama
Votes1
DirectorWilliam C. Thomas
WritersMilton Raison, Lewis R. Foster, Whitman Chambers
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSpecial Agent
About Special Agent
A California railroad agent hunts two brothers for murder and robbing a payroll express.
Directed by William C. Thomas, Special Agent leans on a strong ensemble — William Eythe, Kasey Rogers, George Reeves — 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 thriller titles of 1949.
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