“Midnight Manhunt” is a mystery-thriller film directed by William C. Thomas and released in 1945. The movie follows the story of a manhunt for a killer who is on the loose in a large city.
The film’s protagonist is James A. Brooks (William Gargan), a private detective who is hired to investigate the murder of a famous actor. The police believe that the actor’s assistant, Steve Randall (George Zucco), is the killer and are actively searching for him.
As James investigates the case, he discovers that there may be more to the story than what the police initially believed. He begins to suspect that the killer may be someone else entirely and sets out to uncover the truth.
As the manhunt for Steve Randall intensifies, James races against the clock to solve the case before an innocent man is wrongfully convicted. Along the way, he encounters a cast of suspicious characters, including a shady nightclub owner and a femme fatale.
In the end, James is able to solve the case and catch the real killer, who is revealed to be someone unexpected. The film ends with James triumphant and the city safe once again.
Overall, “Midnight Manhunt” is a classic whodunit-style thriller that keeps the audience guessing until the very end. The film features a strong performance by William Gargan as the determined detective and a cast of memorable characters.
Directors:
William C. Thomas
Writer:
David Lang
Stars:
William Gargan, Ann Savage, Leo Gorcey
