Dead Reckoning (1947)
There never was a Bogart like this … and here’s the reason …
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Lizabeth Scott, Morris Carnovsky
Directed by John Cromwell
Paratroopers Captain 'Rip' Murdock and Sergeant Johnny Drake are mysteriously ordered to travel to Washington, DC. When Drake learns that he is to be awarded the Medal of Honor, he disappears before newspaper photographers can take his picture. Murdock follows the clues and tracks him down, where he learns Drake is dead. Further investigations reveal unexpected twists. Rip learns that Johnny had been accused of murder and sets out to find out whatever he can. He falls in love with Coral whose husband Johnny is supposed to have killed.
Runtime: 100 min.
Rating: 6.7
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Crime,Drama,Mystery,Thriller
Keywords: war veteran,hand grenade,noir
Cast
Capt. 'Rip' Murdock
'Dusty' Chandler
Martinelli
Lt. Kincaid
Sgt. Johnny Drake
Krause
McGee
Father Logan
Louis Ord
Lt. Col. Simpson
Hyacinth
Bellboy
Nightclub Guest
Photographer
Motorcycle Cop
Hotel Desk Clerk
Pretty Girl