A hitman is found out because he was paid off in traceable stolen money. On the run, he kidnaps the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit; she tries to convince him to surrender before it's too late.
Unfortunately the movie Short Cut to Hell is not yet available on Disney Plus.
| Writing | Ted Berkman | Screenplay |
| Directing | James Cagney | Director |
| Writing | Albert Maltz | Screenplay |
| Writing | W.R. Burnett | Screenplay |
| Writing | Graham Greene | Novel |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bud Bashaw Jr. | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Bob Fender | Publicist |
