Armored Car Robbery (1950): cast, story & where to watch

1950 · Film · ★ 6.4

Armored Car Robbery poster

Released in 1950, Armored Car Robbery is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 67 minutes. “The stick-up that stunned the nation!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The film tells the story of a well-planned robbery of an armored car when it stops at a sports stadium. Yet, the heist goes awry, and a tough Los Angeles cop is in hot pursuit.

Who’s in it. Armored Car Robbery stars Charles McGraw as Lt. Jim Cordell, Adele Jergens as Yvonne LeDoux aka Mrs. Benny McBride, William Talman as Dave Purvis / Martin Bell and Douglas Fowley as Benjamin 'Benny' McBride, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Armored Car Robbery has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Armored Car Robbery page.

If you liked it. Fans of Armored Car Robbery tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Armored Car Robbery (1950)?
In US, Armored Car Robbery is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Armored Car Robbery worth watching?
Armored Car Robbery holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Armored Car Robbery?
Armored Car Robbery stars Charles McGraw, Adele Jergens, William Talman, Douglas Fowley and Steve Brodie.
When was Armored Car Robbery released?
Armored Car Robbery was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.