Air Patrol (film)
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| Directed by | Maury Dexter |
| Screenplay by | Harry Spalding |
| Produced by | Maury Dexter |
| Starring | Willard Parker Merry Anders Robert Dix John Holland Russ Bender Douglass Dumbrille |
| Cinematography | John M. Nickolaus, Jr. |
| Music by | Albert Glasser |
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| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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Running time | 62 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Air Patrol is a 1962 American CinemaScope drama film directed by Maury Dexter and written by Harry Spalding. The film stars Willard Parker, Merry Anders, Robert Dix, John Holland, Russ Bender and Douglass Dumbrille.[1]
The film was released on July 17, 1962, by 20th Century Fox.[2][3][4]
Plot
A Los Angeles detective, Lt Tyler, and his two partners investigate the robbery of a valuable Fragonard painting. Mona Whitney, the secretary of the owner of the painting, is injured by the thief during the robbery. The thief escapes by going to the roof of the building where he stole the painting and his associate picks him up in a helicopter. The thief demands a ransom or the painting will be destroyed. One of the policemen, Sgt Castle, is new to the department and is a former military helicopter pilot. His skill is instrumental in helping to catch the thief. Sgt Castle falls in love with Mona Whitney.
Cast
- Willard Parker as Lt. Vern Tyler
- Merry Anders as Mona Whitney
- Robert Dix as Sgt. Bob Castle
- John Holland as Arthur Murcott
- Russ Bender as Sgt. Lou Kurnitz
- Douglass Dumbrille as Millard Nolan
- George Eldredge as Howie Franklin
- Ivan Bonar as Oliver Dunning
- Jack Younger as Paper Boy
- Glen Marshall as Security Guard
- Ray Dannis as Security Guard
- Stacey Winters as Mrs. Hortense Jackter
- LaRue Farlow as Nolan's Associate
See also
References
- ^ "AIR PATROL". Monthly Film Bulletin. 29 (336). London: 110. January 1, 1962. ProQuest 1305829969.
- ^ "Air Patrol (1962) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ^ Hal Erickson (2016). "Air-Patrol - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ^ "Air Patrol". Afi.com. June 17, 1962. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
External links
- Air Patrol at IMDb
- Air Patrol at the TCM Movie Database
- Air Patrol at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films