Radar Secret Service

Radar Secret Service

Year: 1950

Runtime: 59 mins

Language: English

Director: Sam Newfield

DramaActionRomanceAdventureCrime

G-Men . . . T-Men . . . and now . . . R-Men! A federal agent and his partner track uranium-ore hijackers with radar.

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Time period

Late 1940s

Set in the late 1940s, just after World War II, the story pairs postwar crime with the advent of new radar technology. The era's mood blends street-level corruption with emerging surveillance techniques as Radar Patrol hunts for stolen Uranium-238. The period's tension comes from rebuilding economies, black market activity, and the race to control dangerous materials.

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Main Characters – Radar Secret Service (1950)

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Bill Travis (John Howard)

Head of Radar Patrol’s OX-3 division, Bill Travis is relentless in pursuing the stolen Uranium-238. He orchestrates the informant strategy and coordinates the restaurant-wide search to identify Blackie’s girlfriend. His cool, determined approach embodies postwar law enforcement’s emphasis on efficiency and evidence.

🔎 Investigator 💼 Lawman

Mickey Moran (Tom Neal)

Mickey Moran is a high-ranking member of the crime ring, Michaels’s lieutenant who helps implement the uranium theft. He is ambitious, shrewd, and loyal to his partner, yet he becomes a casualty of Michael’s machinations. His fate after surviving initial plans illustrates the volatility of criminal alliances.

💼 Gangster ⚔️ Rival

Michael (Tris Coffin)

Michael is the mastermind behind the heist, orchestrating plans and manipulating others to achieve control over the stolen material. He doubles-crosses Mickey Moran and uses deception to keep Radar Patrol off balance. His escape attempts fail and he is ultimately stopped by pursuit and confrontation.

🗡️ Boss 🧠 Cunning

Blackie (Riley Hill)

Blackie is a key henchman whose capture triggers the ongoing manhunt. His loyalty to the plan is matched by the danger he and his crew pose, and his girlfriend becomes entangled in the confrontation. Radar Patrol's pursuit escalates as the stakes grow.

🗡️ Henchman 🕵️ Informant

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Major Themes – Radar Secret Service (1950)

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🔎 Justice

Radar Patrol embodies postwar law enforcement striving to reclaim a dangerous material. The pursuit of the stolen Uranium-238 drives the plot, pitting criminals against a targeted police response. The story frames justice as a procedural clash: investigations, informants, and direct confrontations culminate in a capture.

🃏 Deception

Michael and Mickey Moran operate a web of lies and double-crosses, constantly shifting loyalties. The trio of plans—decoy car, hidden material, and a girlfriend acting on both sides—creates a tangled web that keeps Radar Patrol guessing. Betrayal and misdirection propel the story toward its violent conclusion.

🛰️ Technology

The plot centers on new radar tech that helps track the stolen cargo and coordinate pursuit. Radar Patrol’s modern equipment changes the dynamics of crime-fighting, turning a street-level chase into a methodical operation. The budget increase at the end hints that technological progress is both a tool and a reward for success.

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