The Clay Pigeon (1949) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Clay Pigeon (1949) — Jim Fletcher, waking up from a coma, finds he is to be given a court
The Clay Pigeon (1949) Storyline
Jim Fletcher, waking up from a coma, finds he is to be given a court martial for treason and charged with informing on fellow inmates in a Japanese prison camp during WWII. Escaping from the hospital he tries to clear himself by enlisting the aid of Martha Gregory, widow of a service buddy he was accused of informing on. Helped also by Ted Niles, a surviving fellow prisoner, he gets closer to finding the answers he needs, and becomes ensnared in a grandiose scheme involving his Japanese ex-prison guard, $10,000,000 of US currency forged by the Japanese and a burgeoning crime network poised to wreak havoc throughout southern California.
Full Cast & Crew
- Bill Williams as Jim Fletcher
- Barbara Hale as Martha Gregory
- Richard Quine as Ted Niles
- Richard Loo as Ken Tokoyama
- Frank Fenton as Prentice
- Frank Wilcox as Navy Hospital Doctor
- Marya Marco as Helen Minoto
- Robert Bray as Gunsel Blake
- Martha Hyer as Miss Harwick
- Harold Landon as Blind Veteran
- James Craven as John Wheeler
- Grandon Rhodes as Naval Intelligence Agent Clark
- Ann Doran as Nurse (uncredited)
Why Watch The Clay Pigeon?
The Vibe: The Clay Pigeon is a gripping, tense, and full of twists thriller movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1949. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.5/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those who love edge-of-your-seat suspense. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with thriller-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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