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When assigned to investigate the murder of a fellow plainclothes policeman, Los Angeles cop Mike Conovan (Van Johnson) follows his hunches straight to a burlesque dancer named Lili (Gloria...
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- Roy Rowland
- Crime, Drama
- Van Johnson
It's a complicated plot, it is as difficult for the viewer to figure out the muddle as it is for Van Johnson, but it all makes sense and reaches a logical conclusion. It is a virtuoso crime film noir with cops and killers, and there are some great dramatic highlights.
Modern film critic Dennis Schwartz liked the film, writing in 2004: "It is directed in a workman like efficiency by Roy Rowland ... It's filmed Dragnet style, following ordinary police procedures in solving the case. The film had a violent conclusion, which underscores the dangers of being an urban cop.
Full Review | Original Score: B- | Oct 12, 2004. Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers...
Writers. John Bartlow Martin. Charles Schnee. Stars. Van Johnson. Arlene Dahl. Gloria DeHaven. See production info at IMDbPro. RENT/BUY. from $3.79. Add to Watchlist. Added by 1.1K users. 35 User reviews. 11 Critic reviews. Awards. 1 nomination. Videos 1.
- (1.4K)
- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- Roy Rowland
- 1949-12-19
Apr 28, 2016 · With its habit of explaining every little step of the investigation in detail, Scene of the Crime isn’t quite as action-packed as it could be (or quite as memorable), but it’s still a pretty great watch with very good performances and a solid mystery story. The score: 3.5/5
Synopsis. While his wife is urging him to quit the force, a Los Angeles homicide detective hunts for the killer responsible for the murder of his ex-partner, who might have been on the take with...
