Vice Squad (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1953, Vice Squad is a crime film directed by Arnold Laven, running about 87 minutes. “Holds you... like a gold diggin' woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Los Angeles police captain (Edward G. Robinson) ties the case of a slain policeman to a bank robbery, all in a day.
Who’s in it. Vice Squad stars Edward G. Robinson as Capt. 'Barnie' Barnaby, Paulette Goddard as Mona Ross, K.T. Stevens as Ginny and Porter Hall as Jack Hartrampf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Vice Squad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vice Squad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vice Squad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vice Squad (1953)?
- In US, Vice Squad is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vice Squad worth watching?
- Vice Squad holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vice Squad?
- Vice Squad stars Edward G. Robinson, Paulette Goddard, K.T. Stevens, Porter Hall and Adam Williams.
- When was Vice Squad released?
- Vice Squad was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.