

NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.

Richard Widmark
Det. Daniel Madigan

Henry Fonda
Commissioner Anthony X. Russell

Inger Stevens
Julia Madigan

Harry Guardino
Det. Rocco Bonaro

James Whitmore
Chief Inspector Charles Kane

Susan Clark
Tricia Bentley

Michael Dunn
Midget Castiglione

Steve Ihnat
Barney Benesch

Don Stroud
Hughie

Sheree North
Jonesy

Warren Stevens
Capt. Ben Williams

Raymond St. Jacques
Dr. Taylor

Bert Freed
Chief of Detectives Hap Lynch

Harry Bellaver
Mickey Dunn

Frank Marth
Lt. James Price

Lloyd Gough
Asst. Chief Inspector Earl Griffin

Virginia Gregg
Esther Newman

Henry Beckman
Ptl. Philip Downes

Woodrow Parfrey
Marvin
Dallas Mitchell
Det. Tom Gavin
Don Siegel
Howard Rodman, Abraham Polonsky
Released