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Bodyguard (1948) - Movie Browser

Lawrence Tierney plays a cop so punchy he investigates his OWN frame job. Noir chaos ensues.

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punchy B-noirsuspension rebellion62-minute sprint

Overview

A cop on suspension is framed for murder when he noses in on a murder investigation.

Content warning

film noir suspended cop

corrupt institutionsmasculine self-destructionparanoia and trust

Standout Aspects

Acting

Tierney's barely-contained rage—dude always looks five seconds from another assault charge.

Direction

Fleischer packs shadowy style into 62 minutes like he's showing off.

Best for:Solo·Rewatch

Heads up:Violence

Director

Richard Fleischer

ReleasedSep 4, 1948

Runtime1h 2m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelmedium

Top Cast

Lawrence Tierney

Michael C. 'Mike' Carter

Priscilla Lane

Doris Brewster

Phillip Reed

Freddie Dysen

June Clayworth

Connie Fenton

Elisabeth Risdon

Gene Dysen

Steve Brodie

Fenton

Frank Fenton

Lieutenant Borden

Charles Cane

Capt. Wayne

Claire Carleton

Zinnia - Counter Girl (uncredited)

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