Dragnet

"This was the hottest case to hit the department!"

Sep 4 1954 Approved 1h 28m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Two homicide detectives try to find just the facts behind a mobster's brutal murder.

Plot

Saturday, April 9: A known bookie named Miller Starkie has been "cut in half" by a sawed-off, double-barrel shotgun. Working out of Intelligence Division, Sgt. Joe Friday and Off. Frank Smith piece together what little evidence they have, interview acquaintances, intimidate witnesses, interrogate suspects to the point of harassment, utilize a Minifon and a wiretap, and testify before the Grand Jury in a tireless effort to catch and convict Starkie's killers.

Written by

Richard L. Breen, Harry Essex, Jack Webb

Directed by

Jack Webb

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Mark VII Ltd.

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,228
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA