Between Midnight and Dawn

1950 · 89 min · EN · NR · 6.0 (20 votes)

Dir. Gordon Douglas · Starring Mark Stevens, Edmond O'Brien, Gale Storm, Donald Buka, Gale Robbins, Anthony Ross · Music George Duning

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

CrimeDrama

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.

VIBE

This is a smoky, rain-slicked dive into the moral ambiguity of the city night. It feels like a worn-out trench coat, smelling of stale cigarettes and existential dread, with a hint of desperate hope flickering in the neon glow.

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