The best Richard Benedict’s drama movies

Richard Benedict

Richard Benedict

08/01/1920- 25/04/1984
We present our ranking of the best Richard Benedict’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Richard Benedict.
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Shockproof

Shockproof
6.5/10
  • Genre: CrimeDrama
  • Release: 25/01/1949
  • Character: 'Kid' - Knife Wielder (uncredited)
Jenny Marsh is a hard-luck dame who's just finished five years in the slammer for killing a man. Jenny's not exactly the murdering type -- she did the deed while defending her jailbird lover, Harry, which is probably one reason she's attracted the attention of her parole officer, Griff Marat. In fact, Griff is so taken with Jenny that he gets her a job caring for his ailing mother, but although Jenny tries to fly right, she's not yet over Harry.

The Juggler

The Juggler
6.5/10
  • Genre: DramaWar
  • Release: 11/05/1953
  • Character: Police Officer Kogan
A Holocaust survivor moves to Israel and experiences difficulty adjusting to life.

The Window

The Window
7.4/10
An imaginative boy who frequently makes things up witnesses a murder, but can't get his parents or the police to believe him. The only people taking him seriously are the killers - who live upstairs, know that he saw what they did, and are out to permanently silence him.

Crossfire

Crossfire
7.3/10
A man is murdered, apparently by one of a group of soldiers just out of the army. But which one? And why?

Ace in the Hole

Ace in the Hole
8.1/10
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release: 29/06/1951
  • Character: Leo Minosa
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.

State Penitentiary

State Penitentiary
6.2/10
A man wrongly accused of a crime must decide between getting involved in a prison break, or remaining in jail until his wife can prove his innocence.

Okinawa

Okinawa
5.3/10
On the eve of their return to the states, the crew of the U.S.S. Blake is unpleasantly surprised when their new captain, Lt. Commander Hale (Pat O'Brien), announces that they've been reassigned to the upcoming invasion of Okinawa. With the news turning the crew against him, Hale must rise to the occasion to keep his men inline.

Breakdown

Breakdown
6.1/10
  • Genre: CrimeDrama
  • Release: 16/07/1952
  • Character: Harry 'Punchy' Adams
A boxer (William Bishop) jailed for murder proves his girlfriend's (Ann Richards) wealthy father and a ward boss framed him.

A Walk in the Sun

A Walk in the Sun
6.9/10
  • Genre: DramaWar
  • Release: 25/12/1945
  • Character: Pvt. Tranella
In the 1943 invasion of Italy, one American platoon lands, digs in, then makes its way inland to attempt to take a fortified farmhouse, as tension and casualties mount. Unusually realistic picture of war as long quiet stretches of talk, punctuated by sharp, random bursts of violent action whose relevance to the big picture is often unknown to the soldiers.

Scene of the Crime

Scene of the Crime
6.6/10
  • Genre: CrimeDrama
  • Release: 28/07/1949
  • Character: Turk Kingby
A cop investigates the shooting of another policeman... that may have been involved in crooked activities.

Smart Girls Don't Talk

Smart Girls Don't Talk
6.4/10
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release: 09/10/1948
  • Character: Cliff Saunders
A society woman gets involved with a gangster only to find he has hidden plans.

Till the End of Time

Till the End of Time
6.7/10
  • Genre: DramaRomanceWar
  • Release: 23/07/1946
  • Character: Soldier with "the shakes"
Three former marines have a hard time readjusting to civilian life. Perry can't deal with the loss of the use of his legs. William is in trouble with bad debts. And Cliff can't decide what he wants to do with his life, although he gets encouragement from war widow Pat Ruscomb.

The Man Is Armed

The Man Is Armed
5.9/10
  • Genre: CrimeDrama
  • Release: 19/10/1956
  • Character: Lew 'Mitch' Mitchell
Crime drama in which a man unknowingly helps a gang pull off a big heist. The gang discovers that the man is more trouble than he is worth and as a result, things don't go as smoothly as planned.

City Across the River

City Across the River
6.3/10
  • Genre: CrimeDrama
  • Release: 07/04/1949
  • Character: Gaggsy Steens
Brooklyn youth Frank Cusack, good son and brother by day, is a gang member by night. The Dukes, seemingly likable dead-end-kids, are dangerously involved with racketeer Gaggsy Steens. Despite the efforts of Franks's parents, he and pal Benny get involved in a serious crime. Can Stan Albert, head of the community center, prevent them from becoming full-time crooks?

Post Office Investigator

Post Office Investigator
5.8/10
  • Genre: CrimeDrama
  • Release: 01/09/1949
  • Character: Louis Reese
A mailman (Warren Douglas) leads PO-men to a pistol-packing stamp thief (Audrey Long) and her gang.

The Guilt of Janet Ames

The Guilt of Janet Ames
6.3/10
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release: 06/03/1947
  • Character: Joe Burton
A hard-drinking reporter tries to help the embittered widow of the soldier who had saved his life during the war.

I'll Give My Life

I'll Give My Life
5.8/10
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release: 03/02/1960
This story opens with John Bradford throwing a graduation party for his son, Jim, who has just earned a degree in engineering. John has planned to make his son a partner in his engineering firm for many years. However, Jim has decided to enter the ministry.

Woman in the Dark

Woman in the Dark
6.3/10
A pastry-shop girl (Penny Edwards) sees a priest's (Ross Elliott) and a lawyer's (Rick Vallin) brother take part in a jewel heist.

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