Bodyguard (1948)
| Release Date | 04 September 1948 |
| Tagline | A Real "Who-done-it" Thriller |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | USA |
| Filming Locations | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Language | English |
| Sound Mix | Mono |
| Color | Black and White |
| Film Type | Feature |
| Film Class | Detective Film, Crime Thriller |
| Themes | Bodyguards, Clearing One's Name |
| Tags | Dowager, Ex Policeman, Fiancee, Guard, Murder Suspect |
Bodyguard (1948) is an American semi-documentary crime film noir directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Fred Niblo Jr.and Harry Essex, based on a story written by George W. George and Robert Altman, who would on to direct MASH and other notable films. The drama features Lawrence Tierney and Priscilla Lane, among others.
Cast and Crew
Cast
Frank Fenton
Lieutenant Borden
Charles Cane
Capt. Wayne
Erville Alderson
Adam Stone
Charles Bedell
Cop
Claire Carleton
Zinnia, arcade counter woman
Jack Carr
Cop
Russ Clark
Cop
Marcelle Corday
Maddalena, The Maid
David Cota
Pachuco
Joe Devlin
Detective Sergeant Burch
Ray Dolciame
Frankie
Jack Ellis
Detective
Dan Foster
Sailor
Ben Frommer
Joe Torres, Taxi Driver
Jack Gargan
Cop
Michael Harvey
Sailor
Jimmy Hawkins
Little boy in house trailer
Pepe Hern
Pachuco
John Indrisano
Vic, Hoodlum
Mike Lally
Detective with Captain Wayne
Al Murphy
Arcade Proprietor
William J. O'Brien
Flower Man
Lucien Prival
Peter, the butler
Michael St. Angel
Kelly, Reporter
Brick Sullivan
Cop
David Thursby
Fitzgibbon
Charles Wagenheim
Dr. Briller, Optometrist
Director
Writer
George W. George
Fred Niblo Jr.
Harry Essex
Producer
Sid Rogell
producer
Original Music
Paul Sawtell
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Cinematographer
Robert De Grasse
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Editor
Art Director
Albert S. D'Agostino
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Feild M. Gray
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Set Decorator
James Altwies
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Darrell Silvera
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Costume Designer
Adele Balkan
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Makeup Department
Gordon Bau
makeup artist
Hazel Rogers
hair stylist
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
James E. Casey
assistant director
Sound Department
Terry Kellum
sound
Earl A. Wolcott
sound
Special Effects
Russell A. Cully
special effects
Stunts
John Daheim
stunt double: Lawrence Tierney
Camera and Electrical Department
Charles Burke
camera operator
Rod Tolmie
still photographer
Ralph Wildman
grip
Music Department
C. Bakaleinikoff
musical director
Other Crew
Bill Shanks
script supervisor
Production Company
RKO Radio Pictures
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Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures
C&C Television Corporation
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