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.

""If Detective Madigan kept his eyes on the killer instead of the broad...""

Credits

Don SiegelDirector

Richard WidmarkDet. Daniel Madigan

Henry FondaCommissioner Anthony X. Russell

Inger StevensJulia Madigan

Harry GuardinoDet. Rocco Bonaro