Cry Danger

Rocky Mulloy is convicted of a robbery and murder he did not commit and is sentenced to life in prison. The miscarriage of justice motivates him to prove his innocence, setting the stakes for everything that follows. The sentence serves as the catalyst for Rocky's relentless pursuit of the real culprits.

Five years into his sentence, an apparent eyewitness named Delong surfaces with a fake alibi, resulting in Rocky's release. Delong is an opportunist who hopes to claim a share of the missing $100,000 from the robbery. The release hinges on Delong's testimony, not Rocky's innocence.

Rocky arrives in Los Angeles and immediately learns that Lt. Gus Cobb will keep him under 24-hour surveillance. The constant watch escalates the pressure as he begins to investigate who framed him. The new city and the police presence frame his search for truth.

Rocky and Delong rent a trailer-park place where Morgan's wife Nancy lives and where Delong meets Darlene. The living arrangement brings Rocky into contact with the people connected to his past and the case. The scene establishes the social circle that will influence his investigation.

Rocky identifies Louis Castro, a bookie, as the mastermind behind the robbery and the likely person who framed him. In a bold move, he confronts Castro and demands $50,000 at gunpoint; Castro instead offers $500 to bet on a fixed horse race. The confrontation marks the shift from searching for clues to pressuring Castro directly.

Rocky tracks down Mrs. Fletcher, the trial witness, who reveals that her husband died two years earlier after testifying. She also notes that her husband 'inherited' $5,000, implying another layer of corruption around the case. This information narrows the possible sources of the missing money and motives.

Rocky goes to collect his winnings from the horse race, but Cobb stops him, revealing the money is tied to the payroll robbery. Cobb takes the cash back, confirming that Castro is manipulating the facts to keep Rocky tangled in the system. This setback reinforces Rocky's belief that he is being framed again.

Cobb calls Castro to verify his story, and Castro betrays the lie he told to secure Rocky's release. Castro's bluff collapses under scrutiny, tightening the noose around the mastermind's deceit. Rocky realizes Castro's role in the ongoing frame-up.

Two men mistake Delong and Darlene for Rocky and Nancy, leaving Delong injured and Darlene dead. The attack escalates the danger surrounding Rocky and strengthens his resolve to unmask the conspiracy. The violence underscores the personal stakes involved.

Rocky forces Castro to play Russian roulette to extract information, and Castro finally admits that half the robbery money is hidden in a safe under his desk. He also claims that Nancy and Morgan know the truth. The confrontation yields a potential trail to the missing funds.

Castro calls his henchmen to confirm the supposed confession, but Rocky isn't fooled and calls Cobb instead. The henchmen walk into a police trap, exposing Castro's scheme and clearing a path for Rocky to pursue the truth. The plan unfolds as law enforcement closes in.

Rocky confronts Nancy at her trailer; she reveals she has the money and pleads to run away together. He pretends to agree, but Cobb waits outside and Rocky tells him where the money is hidden, then walks away with the truth unresolved. The film ends with Rocky choosing to expose the conspiracy while securing the lead on the missing funds.