Members of the 87th Precinct search for a cop killer who has already murdered two of their own.
Acting
Robert Loggia's debut—already too cool for this room.
Cinematography
NYC location shooting that reeks of authenticity and summer garbage.
Director
William Berke
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the first of four 87th Precinct novels Ed McBain published in 1956 alone; the man was practically printing money.
Shot on the actual streets of New York with real crowds gawking at the camera—guerrilla filmmaking before it had a name.
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