Nightbeat(1947)
After the war is over, two army pals take opposite paths in civvy street. One becomes a petty criminal, the other becomes a policeman.
Movie: Nightbeat
Top 10 Billed Cast
Julie Kendall
Felix Fenton
Andy Kendall
Jackie
Don Brady
Nixon (as Sidney James)
Magistrate
Rocky
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After the war is over, two army pals take opposite paths in civvy street. One becomes a petty criminal, the other becomes a policeman.
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1947-12-22
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