Police Dog (film)
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| Directed by | Derek Twist |
| Produced by | Harold Huth |
| Written by | Derek Twist |
| Starring | Joan Rice Tim Turner Sandra Dorne |
| Music by | Bretton Byrd |
| Cinematography | Cedric Williams |
| Edited by | Gordon Pilkington |
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Production
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Douglas Fairbanks Productions (as Westridge Fairbanks)
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| Distributed by | Eros Films (UK) |
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Release dates
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May 1955 (UK) |
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Running time
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70 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Police Dog is a 1955 British crime film directed by Derek Twist.[1] It stars Charles Victor, Nora Gordon, Cecil Brock, John Le Mesurier, James Gilbert, and Christopher Lee.[2]
Plot
Turner is a policeman whose partner has been killed. While he adjusts, he is placed in charge of a stray Alsatian dog now being used for police work. Meanwhile his partner's killer decides to break into a safe. After the break-in, Turner and his dog find the man and bring him to justice.[3]
Cast
- Pat Lewis - Joan Rice
- Frank Mason - Tim Turner
- The Blonde - Sandra Dorne
- Sergeant - Charles Victor
- The Dog - Rex Iii
- Mrs Lewis - Nora Gordon
- Crook - Cecil Brock
- C.I.D. inspector - John Le Mesurier
- Police Constable Hill - James Gilbert
- Police Constable Johnny - Christopher Lee
- Man on the Heath - Ian Fleming
Critical reception
- TV Guide noted an "average police drama, produced under the auspices of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.'s, production company." [3]
- Radio Times called the film a "competent quota quickie...It's hardly a baffling mystery even Scooby-Doo would have sussed it! However, it's always nice to see class acts like John Le Mesurier and Christopher Lee, no matter how briefly." [4]
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