1952 Kansas City Confidential An ex-convict sets out to uncover who framed him for an armored car robbery. Credits Director Phil Karlson Producer Edward Small Writers Harry Essex , Rowland Brown , George Bruce , Harold Greene Cinematographer George E. Diskant Composer Paul Sawtell Cast John Payne , Coleen Gray , Preston Foster , Neville Brand , Lee Van Cleef , Jack Elam , Dona Drake , Mario Siletti , Howard Negley , Carleton Young Studios Edward Small Productions , Associated Players & Producers Genre Crime Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax