The Big Gangster Part 1: Valentine's Last Stand

When notorious hoodlum Gus Valentine becomes the target of machine gun fire on the streets of Los Angeles, Sergeants Joe Friday and Ben Romero must prevent an impending gang war. As Valentine refuses to cooperate with police, the detectives race against time to uncover who's behind the attacks. This gripping episode showcases the dangerous balance between organized crime and law enforcement in 1950s Los Angeles.

Originally aired: March 23, 1950

Cast: Jack Webb (Sgt. Joe Friday), Barton Yarborough (Officer Ben Romero)

Tags: Dragnet, LAPD, organized crime, gang violence, detectives, noir, investigation, true crime, 1950s, police procedural, suspense, machine gun, gambling, homicide, Valentine, drama

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