Overview
NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.
Cast
- Richard Widmark as Det. Daniel Madigan
- Henry Fonda as Commissioner Anthony X. Russell
- Inger Stevens as Julia Madigan
- Harry Guardino as Det. Rocco Bonaro
- James Whitmore as Chief Inspector Charles Kane
- Susan Clark as Tricia Bentley
- Michael Dunn as Midget Castiglione
- Steve Ihnat as Barney Benesch
- Don Stroud as Hughie
- Sheree North as Jonesy