United States / May 09, 1975 / CBS
The Blue Knight (1975)
Directed by J. Lee Thompson
1h 15minruntime
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Plot
In this pilot film that preceded the short-lived series, a street cop in his last week on the force before his retirement investigates the murder of his partner.
Main cast
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| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Rick Hurst | Det. Harriman |
| Bart Burns | Randy |
| Ji-Tu Cumbuka | Leroy 'Tank' Whittier |
| Walter Barnes | Personnel Officer |
| Marc Alaimo | The Dutchman |
| Eric Christmas | Joel Stebbins |
| Britt Leach | Programmer |
| Hoke Howell | Coggins |
| Reid Cruickshanks | Lt. Walsh |
| Joseph Wambaugh | Desk Sergeant |
| Don Hanmer | News Vendor |
| Harry Caesar | Walter |
| Howard Hesseman | Resident |
| John Dennis | Dolnick |
| Valentine Villareal | Jesus |
| Lieux Dressler | Waitress |
| Byron Mabe | Hemmings |
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| Douglas Dirkson | Bricker |
| Curtis Henderson | Lucius |
| Richard E. Kalk | Dibbs |
| Dorothy Meyer | Shopper |
| Tad Horino | Medical Examiner |
| John Fujioka | Tanaka |
| Angela Elayne Gibbs | Maria |
Genres
CrimeDramaTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Blue Knight |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Lorimar Productions |
| Release date | 9 maggio 1975 |
| Executive producer | Philip Capice, Lee Rich |
| Production | John Furia, Joel Rogosin |
| Writer | Albert Ruben, Joseph Wambaugh |
| Editing | Samuel E. Beetley |
| Cinematography | Richard L. Rawlings |
| Assistant directors | J. Lee Thompson |
| Camera operators | Richard L. Rawlings |
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| Additional photography | Richard L. Rawlings |
| Production design | Philip Barber |
| Art direction | Philip Barber |
| Set decoration | Philip Barber |
| Music | Henry Mancini |
| Sound | Henry Mancini |
Release dates
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