Down Three Dark Streets (1954): Cast & Plot
Down Three Dark Streets is a 1954 crime thriller directed by Arnold Laven, starring Kenneth Tobey as Zack Stewart, Broderick Crawford and Joe Bassett. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Arnold Laven
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Edward Small Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Down Three Dark Streets About?
The premise of Down Three Dark Streets without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An FBI agent is assigned after a fellow agent is found dead. He must investigate three seemingly unrelated cases that the deceased was working on, piecing together disparate clues to uncover the killer’s identity. The investigation weaves tension and unexpected twists as each case brings him closer to the truth.
Down Three Dark Streets Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- damsel in distress
- held at gunpoint
- henchman
- new york city
- deception
- federal agent
- gunfire
- perversion
- racial stereotype
- stock footage
- low budget film
- ambush
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- bushwhacker
- gangster
- gang member
- gang leader
- police officer
- violence
- vindication
- reprisal
- retribution
- newspaper story
- newspaper reporter
- pulp paper factory
- dire straits
- slang
- bartender
- infidelity
- prowler
- vengeance
- mean streets
- washington d.c.
- leaded gasoline
- wanted poster
- shot twice
- fbi promotion film
- teletype
- child in jeopardy
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- apb all points bulletin
- police case
- fbi interrogation
- extortionist
- police superintendent
- police shootout
- girl's birthday party
- los angeles california
- lingerie shopping
- real estate agent
- watermark
Down Three Dark Streets Cast & Characters
Kenneth Tobey leads the cast as Zack Stewart, with Broderick Crawford as John 'Ripley and Joe Bassett as Joe Walpo - aka Joe Allen. Directed by Arnold Laven; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arnold Laven
- Kenneth Tobey as Zack Stewart
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Broderick Crawford as John 'Ripley - Joe Bassett as Joe Walpo - aka Joe Allen
- Ruth Roman as Kate Martell
Also Starring in Down Three Dark Streets
· 13 more- Jay Adler Uncle Max - aka Charles Martell
- Martha Hyer Connie Anderson
- Max Showalter Dave Millson
- Claude Akins Matty Pavelich
- William Schallert Ben
- Harlan Warde Greg Barker
- Gene Reynolds Vince Angelino
- Alan Dexter Lt. Jake Kuppol
- Stafford Repp Boxing Manager
- Marisa Pavan Julie Angelino
- Suzanne Alexander Brenda Ralles
- Myra Marsh Mrs. Downes
- William Johnstone FBI Chief Frank Pace
More from Arnold Laven
More films directed by Arnold Laven: Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes, Back to the Planet of the Apes, Sam Whiskey and Rough Night in Jericho.
Down Three Dark Streets Plot Summary
What happens in Down Three Dark Streets from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
FBI agent Zach Stewart is assigned three new cases by his boss, John Ripley, adding to his already heavy workload. The three cases unfold as a tight weave of danger and motive: a wanted fugitive, Joe Walpo, who has killed a gas-station attendant; a department-store fashion buyer, Kate Martell, who is being extorted by a man threatening to kill her daughter; and a ruthless gang behind a string of car hijackings that unsettles the city.
Full summary
The whole story of Down Three Dark Streets, scene by scene
Down Three Dark Streets Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Down Three Dark Streets (1954) ClassicFlix Trailer
How Well Do You Know Down Three Dark Streets?
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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What law enforcement agency does Zach Stewart work for?
Cars in Down Three Dark Streets
32 cars on screen, including the 1954 Nash Ambassador and the 1954 Buick Super.
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1952 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Bel Air Important role -
1953 Nash Ambassador Important role
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Down Three Dark Streets FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Down Three Dark Streets, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Down Three Dark Streets?
Down Three Dark Streets runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Down Three Dark Streets released?
Down Three Dark Streets was released on September 3, 1954.
Who directed Down Three Dark Streets?
Down Three Dark Streets was directed by Arnold Laven.
More films by Arnold Laven Who is in the cast of Down Three Dark Streets?
Down Three Dark Streets stars Kenneth Tobey as Zack Stewart, Broderick Crawford as John 'Ripley and Joe Bassett as Joe Walpo - aka Joe Allen, among 17 credited actors.
Does Down Three Dark Streets have a post-credit scene?
No. Down Three Dark Streets has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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