Shield for Murder (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1954, Shield for Murder is a drama and crime film directed by Howard W. Koch, running about 82 minutes. “Thrill after thrill hits you where you feel it most!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crooked detective masterminds a robbery then fights to keep his money.
Who’s in it. Shield for Murder stars Edmond O'Brien as Det. Lt. Barney Nolan, Marla English as Patty Winters, John Agar as Det. Sgt. Mark Brewster and Emile Meyer as Capt. Gunnarson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Shield for Murder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shield for Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shield for Murder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shield for Murder (1954)?
- In US, Shield for Murder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shield for Murder worth watching?
- Shield for Murder holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shield for Murder?
- Shield for Murder stars Edmond O'Brien, Marla English, John Agar, Emile Meyer and Carolyn Jones.
- When was Shield for Murder released?
- Shield for Murder was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.