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Code Two (1953): Cast & Plot

Code Two (1953) movie poster

Code Two is a 1953 crime film directed by Fred M. Wilcox, starring Ralph Meeker as Chuck O'Flair, Robert Horton and Jeff Richards. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.

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Code Two (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 9m (69 min)
Director
Fred M. Wilcox
Genre
Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Code Two About?

The premise of Code Two without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

MGM’s fastest drama on two wheels. Three young men train to become motorcycle cops.

Code Two Themes & Keywords

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  • police training
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Cast & crew

Code Two Cast & Characters

Ralph Meeker leads the cast as Chuck O'Flair, with Robert Horton as Russ Hartley and Jeff Richards as Harry Whenlon. Directed by Fred M. Wilcox; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Code Two

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From the director

More from Fred M. Wilcox

More films directed by Fred M. Wilcox, best-rated first: Forbidden Planet, Lassie Come Home, I Passed for White and Tennessee Champ.

Full filmography
Plot

Code Two Plot Summary

What happens in Code Two from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Los Angeles, three classmates from the police academy—Chuck O’Flair Ralph Meeker, Russ Hartley Robert Horton, and Harry Whenlon Jeff Richards form a close bond as they begin their careers on the force. During a social gathering at Russ’s house, Mary Hartley Sally Forrest and her sister Jane Anderson Elaine Stewart watch the trio with interest: Chuck casts a playful eye toward Jane, while Jane seems to favor the more reserved Harry. The three rookies quickly discover that on the job, the spark of camaraderie can be eclipsed by boredom and the longing for real action.

Full summary

The whole story of Code Two, scene by scene

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Videos

Code Two Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Code Two.

Code Two (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Code Two?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Code Two

13 cars on screen, including the Harley-Davidson FL and the Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide.

All 13 cars
  • Harley-Davidson FL in Code Two Harley-Davidson FL Main role
  • Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide in Code Two Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide Main role
  • 1947 GMC New Design in Code Two 1947 GMC New Design Minor role
  • 1940 Chevrolet in Code Two 1940 Chevrolet Background role
Details

Code Two Also Known As

Also known as “A Gota de Sangue”.

Also known as
  • A Gota de Sangue

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FAQ

Code Two FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Code Two, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Code Two?

Code Two runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

When was Code Two released?

Code Two was released on April 24, 1953.

Who directed Code Two?

Code Two was directed by Fred M. Wilcox.

More films by Fred M. Wilcox

Who is in the cast of Code Two?

Code Two stars Ralph Meeker as Chuck O'Flair, Robert Horton as Russ Hartley and Jeff Richards as Harry Whenlon, among 7 credited actors.

Does Code Two have a post-credit scene?

No. Code Two has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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