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''The Walking Target'' is a 1960
crime film Crime film is a film belonging to the crime fiction genre. Films of this genre generally involve various aspects of crime and fiction. Stylistically, the genre may overlap and combine with many other genres, such as Drama (film and television), dr ...
directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Joan Evans,
Merry Anders Merry Anders (born Mary Helen Anderson; May 22, 1934 – October 28, 2012) was an American actress who appeared in a number of television programs and films from the 1950s until her retirement from the screen in 1972. Early life Anders was born ...
, and Ronald Foster. The screenplay concerns an ex-con who, upon release from prison, sets out to retrieve the $260,000 he hid before he was arrested, and finds unexpected romance with the widow of his former partner in crime.


Plot

As Nick Harbin prepares for his release from prison after serving five years for a payroll heist, he refuses to disclose the location of the $260,000 he stole—a crime that left his two accomplices dead. Upon release, Nick is immediately confronted by reporters, police, and his ex-girlfriend Sue, who appears eager to rekindle their relationship. Sue and Nick drive to his old house, followed closely by the police, where they encounter Dave, another old acquaintance. Sue and Dave's suspicious enthusiasm about the money soon reveals their true motives—they are now a couple, working for Arnie Hoffman, a local gangster, to recover the stolen cash. Eluding the police, Nick makes his way to the home of Sammy Russo, one of his deceased partners, only to find it abandoned. A vagrant living in the garage directs him to a small town in Arizona, where he discovers Gail, Sammy’s widow and Nick’s former love, working in her family's restaurant. Though initially cold towards Nick, Gail gradually sees the changes in him after his time in prison. Exhausted by the constant pursuit, Nick offers Gail the entire stolen sum, desiring only a peaceful life. Together, they retrieve the money hidden in the frame of Gail’s car and plan to surrender it to the authorities the next morning. However, Dave, Hoffman, and their enforcer arrive, threatening Gail to coerce Nick into handing over the money. Just as the situation escalates, the police arrive in time to defuse the confrontation. Nick reveals the money’s location to the authorities and then shares a heartfelt embrace with Gail.


Cast

* Joan Evans as Gail Russo * Ronald Foster as Nick Harbin *
Merry Anders Merry Anders (born Mary Helen Anderson; May 22, 1934 – October 28, 2012) was an American actress who appeared in a number of television programs and films from the 1950s until her retirement from the screen in 1972. Early life Anders was born ...
as Susan * Harp McGuire as Max Brodney *Robert Christopher as Dave *
Berry Kroeger Berry Kroeger (October 16, 1912 – January 4, 1991) was an American film, television and stage actor. Career Kroeger was born in San Antonio, Texas. He got his acting start on radio as an announcer on ''Suspense'' and as an actor, playing for ...
as Hoffman *Bill Couch as Thug *
Norman Alden Norman Alden ( Adelberg; September 13, 1924 – July 27, 2012) was an American character actor who performed in television programs and motion pictures. He first appeared on television on '' The 20th Century Fox Hour'' in 1957. He provided ...
as Russo * James Callahan as Al Kramer


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* 1960 films 1960s English-language films American black-and-white films 1960 crime films Films directed by Edward L. Cahn Films produced by Edward Small Films scored by Bert Shefter American crime films Films scored by Paul Sawtell 1960s American films English-language crime films {{1960s-US-film-stub