The Man Behind the Badge (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1953, The Man Behind the Badge is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. The Man Behind the Badge is the title of a half-hour American television police drama series which aired on the CBS from 1953-1955 starring and hosted by character actor Charles Bickford. Years later, Bickford appeared as one of the owners of Shiloh Ranch in the NBC western series, The Vrginian. In its first season, The Man Behind the Badge aired on Sundays at 9:30 p.m. EST opposite ABC's Jukebox Jury.
Who’s in it. The Man Behind the Badge stars Charles Bickford as Narrator, Norman Rose as Narrator, Paul Newman and Anthony Perkins as Pedro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Man Behind the Badge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best tv ever Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Behind the Badge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Behind the Badge tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Behind the Badge (1953)?
- In US, The Man Behind the Badge is available to stream on Best tv ever Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Behind the Badge worth watching?
- The Man Behind the Badge holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Behind the Badge?
- The Man Behind the Badge stars Charles Bickford, Norman Rose, Paul Newman, Anthony Perkins and Harry Shannon.
- When was The Man Behind the Badge released?
- The Man Behind the Badge was released in 1953.