Kansas City Confidential (1952)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 39min
- Crime, Drama
- 11 Nov 1952 (USA)
- Movie
An ex-con trying to go straight is framed for a million dollar armored car robbery and must go to Mexico in order to unmask the real culprits.
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Cast verified as complete
| John Payne | ... |
Joe Rolfe
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| Coleen Gray | ... |
Helen Foster
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| Preston Foster | ... |
Tim Foster
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| Neville Brand | ... |
Boyd Kane
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| Lee Van Cleef | ... |
Tony Romano
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| Jack Elam | ... |
Pete Harris
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| Dona Drake | ... |
Teresa
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| Mario Siletti | ... |
Tomaso
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| Howard Negley | ... |
Andrews
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| Carleton Young | ... |
Martin
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Don Orlando | ... |
Diaz
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Ted Ryan | ... |
Morelli
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Orlando Beltran | ... |
Porter (uncredited)
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| Ray Bennett | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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| Chet Brandenburg | ... |
Robbery Spectator (uncredited)
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Barry Brooks | ... |
Player (uncredited)
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| Charles Cane | ... |
Detective Barney (uncredited)
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Edward Coch | ... |
Airline Clerk (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Man at Craps Table (uncredited)
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| Tom Dillon | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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George Dockstader | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Paul Dubov | ... |
Eddie (uncredited)
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| Paul Fierro | ... |
Paul Garcia (uncredited)
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Eddie Foster | ... |
Shooter (uncredited)
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| Dick Gordon | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Tom Greenway | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| William Haade | ... |
Detective Mullins (uncredited)
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| Al Hill | ... |
Stickman #2 (uncredited)
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Harry Hines | ... |
News Vendor (uncredited)
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Paul Hogan | ... |
Bouncer (uncredited)
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Don House | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Vivi Janiss | ... |
Mrs. Rogers (uncredited)
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| Helen Kleeb | ... |
Mrs. Crane (uncredited)
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| Paul Kruger | ... |
Tough Detective (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Stickman #3 (uncredited)
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| Roger Moore | ... |
News Vendor's Customer (uncredited)
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| House Peters Jr. | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Lee Phelps | ... |
Jailer (uncredited)
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Sam Pierce | ... |
Workman (uncredited)
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Paul Ravel | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Joey Ray | ... |
Houseman (uncredited)
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Carlos Rivero | ... |
Shooter (uncredited)
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| Ric Roman | ... |
Rick (uncredited)
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| Frank J. Scannell | ... |
Stickman #4 (uncredited)
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Sam Scar | ... |
Player (uncredited)
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Jack Shea | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Charles Sherlock | ... |
Stickman #1 (uncredited)
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| Brick Sullivan | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Charles Sullivan | ... |
Player (uncredited)
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| Phil Tead | ... |
Mr. Collins (uncredited)
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| Archie Twitchell | ... |
Police Dispatcher (uncredited)
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| George D. Wallace | ... |
Olson (uncredited)
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Kay Wiley | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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| Jeff York | ... |
Capt. McBride (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Phil Karlson | ||
Written by
| George Bruce | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Harry Essex | ... | (screenplay) |
| Harold Greene | ... | (story) (as Harold R. Greene) and |
| Rowland Brown | ... | (story) |
| Phil Karlson | ... | () (uncredited) |
| John Payne | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Edward Small | ... | producer |
Music by
| Paul Sawtell | ||
Cinematography by
| George E. Diskant | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Buddy Small | ||
Art Direction by
| Edward L. Ilou | ... | (as Edward L.Ilou) |
Set Decoration by
| Edward R. Robinson | ... | (as Ray Robinson) |
Production Management
| Ben Hersh | ... | production supervisor |
| Les Nettenstrom | ... | assistant production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ralph E. Black | ... | assistant director (as Ralph Black) |
Sound Department
| Fred Lau | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Gil Perkins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joe King | ... | wardrobe |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1952) (United States) (theatrical) (as A United Artists RELEASE)
- United Artists (1953) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1953) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cosmopol-Film (1954) (Austria) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1954) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Adams Filmi (1955) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1996) (Finland) (tv)
- Image Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- GoodTimes Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Reel Media International (2004) (World-wide) (VHS)
- Reel Media International (2007) (World-wide)
- Finnkino (2008) (Finland) (DVD)
- GoDigital Media Group (2010) (World-wide) (digital)
- Donau-Film (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- New Star (2015) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Film Detective (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Penteo Films S.L. (2017) (World-wide) (restored HD)
- Topanga Canyon Films (2018) (Spain)
- YouTube (2022) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- BuckRay TV (2022) (United States) (video)
- Film Detective (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Sinister Cinema (United States) (DVD)
- United American Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F. of L.)
- Western Electric (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A down-on-his-luck ex-G.I. finds himself a suspect in an armored car robbery. When he's finally released after the real robbery vehicle is found, after having been worked-over by the police, he sets out to discover who set him up, and why. The trail leads him into Mexico and a web of hired thugs and a corrupt cop. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com |
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| Taglines | The picture that hits with BULLET FORCE and BLACKJACK FURY! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | John Payne broke some of Jack Elam's ribs in a fight scene. See more » |
| Goofs | When Joe is leaving his room after the card game, the camera is pulling back following him when it audibly and visibly brushes against a palm frond on the right. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Tep No & KT Tunstall: Heartbeat Bangs (2021). See more » |
| Soundtracks | La Cucaracha See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: "In the police annals of Kansas City are written lurid chapters concerning the exploits of criminals apprehended and brought to punishment." "But it is the purpose of this picture to expose the amazing operations of a man who conceived and executed a 'perfect crime,' the true solution of which is NOT entered in ANY case history, and could well be entitled 'Kansas City Confidential.'" See more » |
| Quotes |
Scott Andrews:
[Speaking about Rolfe]
... left school to enlist with the engineers. Pretty good soldier too! Bronze Star, Purple Heart! Joe Rolfe: Try and buy a cup of coffee with them! See more » |