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Between Midnight and Dawn

1950 · 1h 29m · Crime · United States of America

THE STORY OF PROWL CAR 13...BASED ON THE POLICE FILES OF A GREAT CITY!

Rocky and Dan, war buddies, are prowl car cops on night duty. Dan is a cynic who views all lawbreakers as scum; Rocky feels more lenient. Both are attracted to the radio voice of communicator Kate Mallory; but in person, Kate proves reluctant to get involved with men who just might stop a bullet. By lucky chance, Rocky and Dan cause big trouble for murderous racketeer Ritchie Garris; but when he swears vengeance, Kate's fears may prove justified.

Directed by
Gordon Douglas
Written by
Eugene Ling
Story by
Gerald Drayson Adams, Leo Katcher
Starring
Mark Stevens, Edmond O'Brien, Gale Storm, Donald Buka
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