---
title: "A Bullet for Joey"
year: 1955
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-bullet-for-joey-1955"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 27212
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Bullet for Joey (1955) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-bullet-for-joey-1955

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Bullet for Joey is a film first released in 1955. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Montreal police inspector trails a spy plotting to kidnap an American atomic scientist."

### Why Watch
- features tough guys Edward G. Robinson and George Raft
- directs focus onto an atomic scientist kidnapping plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- short runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes
- limited plot detail provided in sources
- Tone & Suitability: The film features crime and thriller themes involving an abduction plot.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, thriller, noir

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was A Bullet for Joey released?
The film was released in 1955, with a US date of 04/15/1955.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Lewis Allen.

### Q: Who stars in A Bullet for Joey?
The film stars Edward G. Robinson and George Raft, alongside actors such as Audrey Totter, George Dolenz, and Peter van Eyck.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes.

### Q: What is the premise of the story?
A Montreal police inspector trails a spy plotting to kidnap an atomic scientist, while a gangster hired for the abduction ultimately helps the inspector.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Bullet for Joey — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27212)
- [A Bullet for Joey - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Bullet_for_Joey)
- [A Bullet for Joey (1955) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/26543-a-bullet-for-joey/prehled/)
- [A Bullet for Joey (1955)](https://www.sms.cz/film/a-bullet-for-joey)
- [A Bullet for Joey (1955) - Hodnocení - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/99882-a-bullet-for-joey/hodnoceni)

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