How does Armored Car Robbery end?

In the final act ("Airport Climax & Aftermath"): Purvis attempts to flee the country with Yvonne but is cornered at the airport. The standoff ends with Purvis's death, the recovery of the money, and the formalization of a new police partnership.

Armored Car Robbery (1950) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Armored Car Robbery
Genre: action, crime, thriller
Released: 1950
Rating: 6.5

Plot Analysis Summary

A criminal mastermind plans a heist that spirals into betrayal, police pursuit, and a fatal airport confrontation.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Heist Setup & Execution

Betrayal & Fugitive Flight

Police Pursuit & Undercover Ops

Airport Climax & Aftermath

While executing an armored car heist in Los Angeles, icy crook Dave Purvis shoots policeman Lt. Phillips before he and his cronies make off with the loot. Thinking he got away scot-free, Purvis collects his money-crazy mistress, Yvonne, then disposes of his partners and heads out of town. What Purvis doesn't know is that Phillips' partner, tough-as-nails Lt. Cordell, is wise to the criminal's plans and is closing in on his prey.

Directed by

Richard Fleischer

Key Cast

Charles McGraw — Lt. Jim Cordell
Adele Jergens — Yvonne LeDoux aka Mrs. Benny McBride
William Talman — Dave Purvis / Martin Bell
Douglas Fowley — Benjamin 'Benny' McBride
Steve Brodie — Al Mapes

Rating: 6.5/10 (69 votes)