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.

Directed by: Don Siegel
Written by: Abraham Polonsky & Howard Rodman
Runtime: 101 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: "If Detective Madigan kept his eyes on the killer instead of the broad..."
Cast:
Richard Widmark Richard Widmark
Det. Daniel Madigan 
Henry Fonda Henry Fonda
Commissioner Anthony X. Russell 
Inger Stevens Inger Stevens
Julia Madigan 
Harry Guardino Harry Guardino
Det. Rocco Bonaro 
James Whitmore James Whitmore
Chief Inspector Charles Kane 
Susan Clark Susan Clark
Tricia Bentley 
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Also known as:
  • Brigada homicida