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Dragnet

  • 1954
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  • 1h 28m
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6.6/10
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Ben Alexander, Ann Robinson, and Jack Webb in Dragnet (1954)
Two homicide detectives investigate the brutal shotgun murder of a crime syndicate member.
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Two homicide detectives investigate the brutal shotgun murder of a crime syndicate member.Two homicide detectives investigate the brutal shotgun murder of a crime syndicate member.Two homicide detectives investigate the brutal shotgun murder of a crime syndicate member.

  • Director
    • Jack Webb
  • Writers
    • Richard L. Breen
    • Harry Essex
    • Jack Webb
  • Stars
    • Jack Webb
    • Ben Alexander
    • Richard Boone
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    1.2K
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    • Director
      • Jack Webb
    • Writers
      • Richard L. Breen
      • Harry Essex
      • Jack Webb
    • Stars
      • Jack Webb
      • Ben Alexander
      • Richard Boone
    • 26User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jack Webb
    Jack Webb
    • Sergeant Joe Friday
    Ben Alexander
    Ben Alexander
    • Officer Frank Smith
    Richard Boone
    Richard Boone
    • Capt. James E. Hamilton
    Ann Robinson
    Ann Robinson
    • Officer Grace Downey
    Stacy Harris
    Stacy Harris
    • Max Troy
    Virginia Gregg
    Virginia Gregg
    • Ethel Starkie
    Vic Perrin
    Vic Perrin
    • Deputy D.A. Adolph Alexander
    • (as Victor Perrin)
    Georgia Ellis
    Georgia Ellis
    • Belle Davitt
    James Griffith
    James Griffith
    • Jesse Quinn
    Dick Cathcart
    • Roy Cleaver
    Malcolm Atterbury
    Malcolm Atterbury
    • Lee Reinhard
    Willard Sage
    Willard Sage
    • Chester Davitt
    Olan Soule
    Olan Soule
    • Ray Pinker
    • (as Olan Soulé)
    Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver
    • Police Capt. R.A. Lohrman
    Monte Masters
    • Fabian Gerard
    Herb Vigran
    Herb Vigran
    • Mr. Archer
    Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine
    • Mrs. Caldwell
    Guy Hamilton
    • Walker Scott
    • Director
      • Jack Webb
    • Writers
      • Richard L. Breen
      • Harry Essex
      • Jack Webb
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The first theatrical film based on a television show.
    • Goofs
      The murder scene is an open lot bounded by Loma Vista, 3rd, Wentworth and Rachel. These are actual streets in the LA area but do not intersect or form a block. Obviously the geography is intentionally inaccurate, which is also the case with that referred to hundreds of films and television programs. In such instances, if an actual address is used the occupant would have grounds of legal action if the location were to attract unwanted visitors.
    • Quotes

      Max Troy: This gonna take long?

      Sgt. Joe Friday: You've got the time.

      Max Troy: Mine's worth money, yours isn't!

      Sgt. Joe Friday: Send in a bill.

      Max Troy: I asked you a question!

      Sgt. Joe Friday: You're here to answer 'em, not ask 'em!

      Max Troy: Now, listen to me, Cop. I pay your salary.

      Sgt. Joe Friday: All right, sit down. I'm gonna earn it.

      Max Troy: You already have, the kind of money you make. What do they pay you to carry that badge around, 40 cents an hour?

      Sgt. Joe Friday: You sit down! That badge pays 464 dollars a month. That's what the job's worth. I knew that when I hired on. $67.40 comes out with withholding. I give $27.84 for pension and 12 bucks for widows and orphans. That leaves me with $356.76. That badge is worth a dollar 82 an hour so Mister, better settle back into that chair because I'm about to blow about 20 bucks of it right now.

    • Connections
      Featured in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From Dragnet (Danger Ahead)
      (uncredited)
      Music by Miklós Rózsa and Walter Schumann

    User reviews26

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    8/10

    Jack Webb will always be the man

    Jack Webb was a one of a kind filmmaker. Whether it was in the movies or on television he was, in his own way, a genius. His was work is easy to spot. He had a style all his own. "Dragnet" is not Webb at his best but it's still good. I watch it for the straight detective story that it is but there are quite a few funny moments to. The "Naked Gun" movies have ruined this movie a little for me. The dated "hi-tech" stuff is pretty funny now. Those moments don't take any enjoyment away from the movie. They actually add to the fun. "Dragnet" is always a welcome visit.
    • pmtelefon
    • Jul 12, 2020
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    • Release date
      • September 4, 1954 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Original Dragnet
    • Filming locations
      • Parker Center - 150 North Los Angeles Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Mark VII Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes

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