NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.


"If Detective Madigan kept his eyes on the killer instead of the broad..."
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Richard Widmark
Det. Daniel Madigan

Henry Fonda
Commissioner Anthony X. Russell

Inger Stevens
Julia Madigan

Harry Guardino
Det. Rocco Bonaro

James Whitmore
Chief Inspector Charles Kane

Susan Clark
Tricia Bentley

Michael Dunn
Midget Castiglione

Steve Ihnat
Barney Benesch

Don Stroud
Hughie
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