A detective gives a ride to a half-naked girl, who is abruptly killed by thugs. Almost killed himself, the detective tries to solve the murder. Along the way, he is told to back off by the Feds, a bomb is placed in his car, a friend is killed, and he himself is beaten, drugged, and held hostage.

Widescreen version (aspect ratio: 1.66:1). Originally produced as motion picture in 1955. Based on the novel Kiss me deadly, by Mickey Spillane. Special features: Alternate ending ; original theatrical trailer.