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 Harold Greene , Rowland Brown , George Bruce , Harry Essex Cinematographer George E. Diskant Editor Buddy Small 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 External IMDb Amazon Posters 5