Between Midnight and Dawn (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1950, Between Midnight and Dawn is a drama and crime film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 89 minutes. “THE STORY OF PROWL CAR 13...BASED ON THE POLICE FILES OF A GREAT CITY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rocky and Dan, war buddies, are prowl car cops on night duty. Dan is a cynic who views all lawbreakers as scum; Rocky feels more lenient. Both are attracted to the radio voice of communicator Kate Mallory; but in person, Kate proves reluctant to get involved with men who just might stop a bullet. By lucky chance, Rocky and Dan cause big trouble for murderous racketeer Ritchie Garris; but when he swears vengeance, Kate's fears may prove justified.
Who’s in it. Between Midnight and Dawn stars Mark Stevens as Officer Rocky Barnes, Edmond O'Brien as Officer Dan Purvis, Gale Storm as Katharine 'Kate' Mallory and Donald Buka as Ritchie Garris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Between Midnight and Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Between Midnight and Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Between Midnight and Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Between Midnight and Dawn (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Between Midnight and Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Between Midnight and Dawn worth watching?
- Between Midnight and Dawn holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Between Midnight and Dawn?
- Between Midnight and Dawn stars Mark Stevens, Edmond O'Brien, Gale Storm, Donald Buka and Gale Robbins.
- When was Between Midnight and Dawn released?
- Between Midnight and Dawn was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.