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Roy Morgan (Richard Basehart) is a criminal with interest and skill in high end electronics, and one night he is stopped by a cop for shady behavior outside a store and [[CopKiller Martin shoots the cop in desperation]]. This incites the entire precinct to go after him, which is made frustrating because the man is incredibly smart, careful and slippery whenever they come close to finding him.
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Roy Morgan (Richard Basehart) (Creator/RichardBasehart) is a criminal with interest and skill in high end electronics, and one night he is stopped by a cop for shady behavior outside a store and [[CopKiller Martin shoots the cop in desperation]]. This incites the entire precinct to go after him, which is made frustrating because the man is incredibly smart, careful and slippery whenever they come close to finding him.
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* SelfSurgery: Following a shootout with the police, Morgan performs fairly intricate surgery on himself, using boiled tools to sew up his wound so as to avoid going to the hospital. It's yet another show of how CrazyPrepared he is at his criminal enterprise.
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Roy Martin (Richard Basehart) is a criminal with interest and skill in high end electronics, and one night he is stopped by a cop for shady behavior outside a store and [[CopKiller Martin shoots the cop in desperation]]. This incites the entire precinct to go after him, which is made frustrating because the man is incredibly smart, careful and slippery whenever they come close to finding him.
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Roy Martin Morgan (Richard Basehart) is a criminal with interest and skill in high end electronics, and one night he is stopped by a cop for shady behavior outside a store and [[CopKiller Martin shoots the cop in desperation]]. This incites the entire precinct to go after him, which is made frustrating because the man is incredibly smart, careful and slippery whenever they come close to finding him.
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* AbsurdlySpaciousSewer: Justified being that it is the expansive LA storm drain system, with the narrator stating that at certain points you can drive two cars side by side. Martin uses them to slip away, and the climax ends up in there.
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* AbsurdlySpaciousSewer: Justified being that it is the expansive LA storm drain system, with the narrator stating that at certain points you can drive two cars side by side. Martin Morgan uses them to slip away, and the climax ends up in there.
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* PetTheDog: Morgan is a cunning and, at times, violent criminal. But he clearly loves his dog. [[spoiler: And the dog returns the favor by warning Martin of a squad of policemen sneaking up on his house.]]
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* PetTheDog: Morgan is a cunning and, at times, violent criminal. But he clearly loves his dog. [[spoiler: And the dog returns the favor by warning Martin Morgan of a squad of policemen sneaking up on his house.]]
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* TrunkShot: Considered one of the first films to use this camera angle, when the police are examining Martin's car and find a selection of burglary tools, nitro glycerin and weapons.
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* TrunkShot: Considered one of the first films to use this camera angle, when the police are examining Martin's Morgan's car and find a selection of burglary tools, nitro glycerin and weapons.
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* CrazyPrepared: Joe Morgan tries to prepare for every possible eventuality, even leaving caches of weapons in the storm system in case he has to escape that way.
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* CrazyPrepared: Joe Morgan tries to prepare for every possible eventuality, even leaving caches of weapons in the storm system in case he has to escape that way.
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* PetTheDog: Martin is a cunning and, at times, violent criminal. But he clearly loves his dog. [[spoiler: And the dog returns the favor by warning Martin of a squad of policemen sneaking up on his house.]]
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* PetTheDog: Martin Morgan is a cunning and, at times, violent criminal. But he clearly loves his dog. [[spoiler: And the dog returns the favor by warning Martin of a squad of policemen sneaking up on his house.]]
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''He Walked By Night'', along with ''Film/TheNakedCity'' is considered one of the earliest {{Police Procedural}}s. The film was RippedFromTheHeadlines from the actual '45-'46 police manhunt for Erwin "Machine-Gun" Walker. In fact, Creator/JackWebb plays the crime lab technician and his interactions with the police technical adviser is what lead to the creation of ''Franchise/{{Dragnet}}''. The film opens with the statement that it is BasedOnATrueStory, with names changed to protect the innocent, and an early line mentions [[HilariousInHindsight the police sending out a "dragnet" to find suspects]].
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''He Walked By Night'', along with ''Film/TheNakedCity'' is considered one of the earliest {{Police Procedural}}s. The film was RippedFromTheHeadlines from the actual '45-'46 police manhunt for Erwin "Machine-Gun" Walker. In fact, Creator/JackWebb plays the crime lab technician and his interactions with the police technical adviser is what lead led to the creation of ''Franchise/{{Dragnet}}''. The film opens with the statement that it is BasedOnATrueStory, with names changed to protect the innocent, and an early line mentions [[HilariousInHindsight the police sending out a "dragnet" to find suspects]].
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* OneSteveLimit: Averted, possibly unintentionally. Sgt. Jones is a major character, and when given instructions to patrolmen, Capt.Breen addresses one of them as Jones. Also, on two separate occasions, Capt. Breen phones the captains in charge of the burglary and robbery divisions. On each occasion, he addresses the person on the other end as 'Steve'.
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* CrazyPrepared: Joe Morgan tries to prepare for every possible eventuality, even leaving caches of weapons in the storm system in case he has to escape that way.
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* JanitorImpersonationInflitration: Sgt.Brennan poses as a milkman to get close to Morgan's apartment to verify that he is the man they are looking for.
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* JanitorImpersonationInflitration: JanitorImpersonationInfiltration: Sgt.Brennan poses as a milkman to get close to Morgan's apartment to verify that he is the man they are looking for.
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* JanitorImpersonationInflitration: Sgt.Brennan poses as a milkman to get close to Morgan's apartment to verify that he is the man they are looking for.
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* BeardnessProtectionProgram: After hearing his description broadcast on the police radio, CopKiller Roy Morgan immediately shaves off his pencil moustache.
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* PistolWhipping: Morgan slugs Sgt. Brennan over the head with a .45 automatic during their struggle in Reaves' plant.
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* KickThemWhenTheyAreDown: After knocking Reaves to the floor, Morgan viciously kicks him. Reaves is next seen with a large bandage on hid face.
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* KickThemWhenTheyAreDown: KickThemWhileTheyAreDown: After knocking Reaves to the floor, Morgan viciously kicks him. Reaves is next seen with a large bandage on hid his face.
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* KickHimWhenHesDown: After knocking Reaves to the floor, Morgan viciously kicks him. Reaves is next seen with a large bandage on hid face.
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* KickHimWhenHesDown: KickThemWhenTheyAreDown: After knocking Reaves to the floor, Morgan viciously kicks him. Reaves is next seen with a large bandage on hid face.
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* KickHimWhenHesDown: After knocking Reaves to the floor, Morgan viciously kicks him. Reaves is next seen with a large bandage on hid face.
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* PetTheDog: Martin is a cunning and, at times, violent criminal. But he clearly loves his dog. [[spoiler: And the dog returns the favor by warning Martin of a squad of policemen sneaking up on his house.]]
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''He Walked By Night'', along with ''The Naked City'' is considered one of the earliest {{Police Procedural}}s. The film was RippedFromTheHeadlines from the actual '45-'46 police manhunt for Erwin "Machine-Gun" Walker. In fact, Creator/JackWebb plays the crime lab technician and his interactions with the police technical adviser is what lead to the creation of ''Franchise/{{Dragnet}}''. The film opens with the statement that it is BasedOnATrueStory, with names changed to protect the innocent, and an early line mentions [[HilariousInHindsight the police sending out a "dragnet" to find suspects]].
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''He Walked By Night'', along with ''The Naked City'' ''Film/TheNakedCity'' is considered one of the earliest {{Police Procedural}}s. The film was RippedFromTheHeadlines from the actual '45-'46 police manhunt for Erwin "Machine-Gun" Walker. In fact, Creator/JackWebb plays the crime lab technician and his interactions with the police technical adviser is what lead to the creation of ''Franchise/{{Dragnet}}''. The film opens with the statement that it is BasedOnATrueStory, with names changed to protect the innocent, and an early line mentions [[HilariousInHindsight the police sending out a "dragnet" to find suspects]].
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A 1948 film depicting a one-man crime spree in Los Angeles and the police department doing everything they can to track him down. Roy Martin is a criminal with interest and skill in high end electronics, and one night he is stopped by a cop for shady behavior outside a store and [[CopKiller Martin shoots the cop in desperation]]. This incites the entire precinct to go after him, which is made frustrating because the man is incredibly smart, careful and slippery whenever they come close to finding him.
''He Walked By Night'', along with ''The Naked City'' is considered one of the earliest {{Police Procedural}}s. The film was RippedFromTheHeadlines from the actual '45-'46 police manhunt for Erwin "Machine-Gun" Walker. In fact, Jack Webb plays the crime lab technician and his interactions with the police technical adviser is what lead to the creation of Franchise/{{Dragnet}}. The film opens with the statement that it is BasedOnATrueStory, with names changed to protect the innocent, and an early line mentions [[HilariousInHindsight the police sending out a "dragnet" to find suspects]].
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''He Walked By Night'', along with ''The Naked City'' is considered one of the earliest {{Police Procedural}}s. The film was RippedFromTheHeadlines from the actual '45-'46 police manhunt for Erwin "Machine-Gun" Walker. In fact, Jack Webb plays the crime lab technician and his interactions with the police technical adviser is what lead to the creation of Franchise/{{Dragnet}}. The film opens with the statement that it is BasedOnATrueStory, with names changed to protect the innocent, and an early line mentions [[HilariousInHindsight the police sending out a "dragnet" to find suspects]].
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A 1948 film depicting a one-man crime spree inLos Angeles UsefulNotes/LosAngeles and the police department doing everything they can to track him down. the criminal down.
Roy Martin (Richard Basehart) is a criminal with interest and skill in high end electronics, and one night he is stopped by a cop for shady behavior outside a store and [[CopKiller Martin shoots the cop in desperation]]. This incites the entire precinct to go after him, which is made frustrating because the man is incredibly smart, careful and slippery whenever they come close to finding him.
''He Walked By Night'', along with ''The Naked City'' is considered one of the earliest {{Police Procedural}}s. The film was RippedFromTheHeadlines from the actual '45-'46 police manhunt for Erwin "Machine-Gun" Walker. In fact,Jack Webb Creator/JackWebb plays the crime lab technician and his interactions with the police technical adviser is what lead to the creation of Franchise/{{Dragnet}}.''Franchise/{{Dragnet}}''. The film opens with the statement that it is BasedOnATrueStory, with names changed to protect the innocent, and an early line mentions [[HilariousInHindsight the police sending out a "dragnet" to find suspects]].
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A 1948 film depicting a one-man crime spree in
Roy Martin (Richard Basehart) is a criminal with interest and skill in high end electronics, and one night he is stopped by a cop for shady behavior outside a store and [[CopKiller Martin shoots the cop in desperation]]. This incites the entire precinct to go after him, which is made frustrating because the man is incredibly smart, careful and slippery whenever they come close to finding him.
''He Walked By Night'', along with ''The Naked City'' is considered one of the earliest {{Police Procedural}}s. The film was RippedFromTheHeadlines from the actual '45-'46 police manhunt for Erwin "Machine-Gun" Walker. In fact,
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* TrunkShot: Considered one of the first films to use this camera angle, when the police are examining Martin's car and find a selection of burglary tools, nitro glycerin and weapons.weapons.
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A 1948 film depicting a one-man crime spree in Los Angeles and the police department doing everything they can to track him down. Roy Martin is a criminal with interest and skill in high end electronics, and one night he is stopped by a cop for shady behavior outside a store and [[CopKiller Martin shoots the cop in desperation]]. This incites the entire precinct to go after him, which is made frustrating because the man is incredibly smart, careful and slippery whenever they come close to finding him.
''He Walked By Night'', along with ''The Naked City'' is considered one of the earliest {{Police Procedural}}s. The film was RippedFromTheHeadlines from the actual '45-'46 police manhunt for Erwin "Machine-Gun" Walker. In fact, Jack Webb plays the crime lab technician and his interactions with the police technical adviser is what lead to the creation of Franchise/{{Dragnet}}. The film opens with the statement that it is BasedOnATrueStory, with names changed to protect the innocent, and an early line mentions [[HilariousInHindsight the police sending out a "dragnet" to find suspects]].
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* AbsurdlySpaciousSewer: Justified being that it is the expansive LA storm drain system, with the narrator stating that at certain points you can drive two cars side by side. Martin uses them to slip away, and the climax ends up in there.
* ShownTheirWork: Very accurate in nearly every detail, not just in depicting the Walker case but including the forensics work.
* TrunkShot: Considered one of the first films to use this camera angle, when the police are examining Martin's car and find a selection of burglary tools, nitro glycerin and weapons.
''He Walked By Night'', along with ''The Naked City'' is considered one of the earliest {{Police Procedural}}s. The film was RippedFromTheHeadlines from the actual '45-'46 police manhunt for Erwin "Machine-Gun" Walker. In fact, Jack Webb plays the crime lab technician and his interactions with the police technical adviser is what lead to the creation of Franchise/{{Dragnet}}. The film opens with the statement that it is BasedOnATrueStory, with names changed to protect the innocent, and an early line mentions [[HilariousInHindsight the police sending out a "dragnet" to find suspects]].
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* AbsurdlySpaciousSewer: Justified being that it is the expansive LA storm drain system, with the narrator stating that at certain points you can drive two cars side by side. Martin uses them to slip away, and the climax ends up in there.
* ShownTheirWork: Very accurate in nearly every detail, not just in depicting the Walker case but including the forensics work.
* TrunkShot: Considered one of the first films to use this camera angle, when the police are examining Martin's car and find a selection of burglary tools, nitro glycerin and weapons.
