Air Patrol (film)

This article is about the 1962 film. For other film, see Air Patrol (disambiguation).

Air Patrol
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Maury Dexter
Screenplay by	Harry Spalding
Produced by	Maury Dexter
Starring	Willard Parker Merry Anders Robert Dix John Holland Russ Bender Douglass Dumbrille
Cinematography	John M. Nickolaus, Jr.
Music by	Albert Glasser
Production company	Associated Producers Inc
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release date	July 17, 1962 (1962-07-17)
Running time	62 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Air Patrol is a 1962 American CinemaScope drama film directed by Maury Dexter and written by Harry Spalding. The film stars Willard Parker, Merry Anders, Robert Dix, John Holland, Russ Bender and Douglass Dumbrille. ^[1]

The film was released on July 17, 1962, by 20th Century Fox. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Plot

A Los Angeles detective, Lt Tyler, and his two partners investigate the robbery of a valuable Fragonard painting. Mona Whitney, the secretary of the owner of the painting, is injured by the thief during the robbery. The thief escapes by going to the roof of the building where he stole the painting and his associate picks him up in a helicopter. The thief demands a ransom or the painting will be destroyed. One of the policemen, Sgt Castle, is new to the department and is a former military helicopter pilot. His skill is instrumental in helping to catch the thief. Sgt Castle falls in love with Mona Whitney.

Cast

• Willard Parker as Lt. Vern Tyler
• Merry Anders as Mona Whitney
• Robert Dix as Sgt. Bob Castle
• John Holland as Arthur Murcott
• Russ Bender as Sgt. Lou Kurnitz
• Douglass Dumbrille as Millard Nolan
• George Eldredge as Howie Franklin
• Ivan Bonar as Oliver Dunning
• Jack Younger as Paper Boy
• Glen Marshall as Security Guard
• Ray Dannis as Security Guard
• Stacey Winters as Mrs. Hortense Jackter
• LaRue Farlow as Nolan's Associate

See also

• List of American films of 1962

References

1. "AIR PATROL". Monthly Film Bulletin. 29 (336). London: 110. January 1, 1962. ProQuest   1305829969.
2. "Air Patrol (1962) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
3. Hal Erickson (2016). "Air-Patrol - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
4. "Air Patrol". Afi.com. June 17, 1962. Retrieved September 13, 2015.

External links

• Air Patrol at IMDb
• Air Patrol at the TCM Movie Database
• Air Patrol at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films