Movie

Shield for Murder

“Thrill after thrill hits you where you feel it most!”

★ 6.7(35)19541h 22m

Shield for Murder is streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in United States. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Shield for Murder

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Good to know

Director: Howard W. Koch, Edmond O'Brien
Release date: 1954-08-27
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Camden Productions Inc.

Shield for Murder — trailer

About Shield for Murder

Shield for Murder is a 1954 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Howard W. Koch and Edmond O'Brien, starring Edmond O'Brien, Marla English and John Agar. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shield for Murder in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A crooked police detective masterminds a robbery then fights to keep the stolen money.

Cast

Edmond O'Brien

Det. Lt. Barney Nolan

Marla English

Patty Winters

John Agar

Det. Sgt. Mark Brewster

Emile Meyer

Capt. Gunnarson

Carolyn Jones

Beth, Girl at Bar

Claude Akins

Fat Michaels

Herbert Butterfield

Cabot, Reporter

Hugh Sanders

Packy Reed

William Schallert

Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker

Richard Deacon

The Professor

John Beradino

Gambler Being Booked

Robert Bray

Detective

Themes & keywords

policedetectivefilm noirmurderbad copblack and whitewitness to murderpolice shootoutwitness eliminationkiller copcorrupt copfishnet stocking

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shield for Murder in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Shield for Murder on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel .

Is Shield for Murder on Netflix?+

Shield for Murder is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel .

How long is Shield for Murder?+

Shield for Murder has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in Shield for Murder?+

Shield for Murder stars Edmond O'Brien, Marla English, John Agar, Emile Meyer and Carolyn Jones.

When did Shield for Murder come out?+

Shield for Murder is a 1954 movie directed by Howard W. Koch and Edmond O'Brien.

What genre is Shield for Murder?+

Shield for Murder is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Shield for Murder?+

Shield for Murder was directed by Howard W. Koch and Edmond O'Brien.