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Shield for Murder

6.719541h 22mMovieCrimeDrama

A crooked police detective masterminds a robbery then fights to keep the stolen money.

DirectorsHoward W. Koch·Edmond O'Brien
WritersRichard Alan Simmons·John C. Higgins
ProducerAubrey Schenck

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Howard W. Koch

EOEdmond O'Brien
Edmond O'Brien
Det. Lt. Barney Nolan
MEMarla English
Marla English
Patty Winters
JAJohn Agar
John Agar
Det. Sgt. Mark Brewster
EMEmile Meyer
Emile Meyer
Capt. Gunnarson
CJCarolyn Jones
Carolyn Jones
Beth, Girl at Bar
CAClaude Akins
Claude Akins
Fat Michaels
HBHerbert Butterfield
Herbert Butterfield
Cabot, Reporter
HSHugh Sanders
Hugh Sanders
Packy Reed
WSWilliam Schallert
William Schallert
Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker
RDRichard Deacon
Richard Deacon
The Professor
JBJohn Beradino
John Beradino
Gambler Being Booked
RBRobert Bray
Robert Bray
Detective

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Shield for Murder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shield for Murder?

Shield for Murder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shield for Murder on Netflix?

No, Shield for Murder is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Shield for Murder on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Shield for Murder is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Shield for Murder for free?

Shield for Murder is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.