After a suspended New York City cop's ex-partner is murdered, he vows to clean up the streets.
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| Robert Duvall | ... |
Eddie Ryan
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| Verna Bloom | ... |
Maureen
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| Henry Darrow | ... |
Sweet William
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| Eddie Egan | ... |
Scanlon
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| Felipe Luciano | ... |
Ruben Garcia
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Tina Cristiani | ... |
Mrs. Caputo
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Marina Durell | ... |
Rita Garcia
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Chico Martínez | ... |
Frankie Diaz
(as Chico Martinez)
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Jose Duvall | ... |
Ferrer
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Louis Cosentino | ... |
GiGi Caputo
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| Luis Avalos | ... |
Chico
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| Nubia Olivero | ... |
Mrs. Diaz
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| Sam Schacht | ... |
Assistant D.A.
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Edward F. Carey | ... |
The Commissioner
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'Big' Lee | ... |
Junkie in Casino
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Duane Morris | ... |
Gay in Casino
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| John Marriott | ... |
Superintendent
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Joel Veiga | ... |
Manuel - Botica Proprietor
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Mark Tendler | ... |
Harbor Lights Bouncer
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| Robert Weil | ... |
Hans
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Rose Ann Scamardella | ... |
Self
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| Pete Hamill | ... |
Reporter
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Larry Appelbaum | ... |
Cop at Toll Booth
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John McCurry | ... |
Bus Driver
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Bob Farley | ... |
Patrolman
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| Tracey Walter | ... |
Delivery Boy
(as Tracy Walter)
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John Scanlon | ... |
Tugboat Crew
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Jimmy Archer | ... |
Tugboat Crew
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Ric Mancini | ... |
Tugboat Crew
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Mike O'Dowd | ... |
Tugboat Crew
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| Robert Miano | ... |
Sweet William's Hood
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Pompie Pomposello | ... |
Sweet Williams Hood
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Hector Troy | ... |
Sweet William's Hood
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Miguel Alejandro | ... |
Ruben's Gang
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Harry Collazo | ... |
Ruben's Gang
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Damian Colon | ... |
Ruben's Gang
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Johnny Pacheco & His Orchestra | ... |
Band at Carorrojeno's
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| Randy Jurgensen | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Orestes Matacena | ... |
Drug Dealer (uncredited)
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| Johnny Pacheco | ... |
Conductor of Carorrojeno Orchestra (uncredited)
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Burt Richards | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Jimmie 'JJ' Walker | ... |
Stoner with umbrella on staircase (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Howard W. Koch | ||
Written by
| Eddie Egan | ... | (inspired by the exploits of) |
| Pete Hamill | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Lawrence Appelbaum | ... | associate producer |
| Howard W. Koch | ... | producer |
Music by
| J.J. Jackson | ||
Cinematography by
| Arthur J. Ornitz | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Woodcock | ||
Casting By
| Bernie Styles | ||
Art Direction by
| Philip Rosenberg | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edward Stewart | ||
Costume Design by
| Frank L. Thompson | ... | (as Frank Thompson) |
Makeup Department
| Verne Caruso | ... | hair stylist (as Vern Caruso) |
| Robert Jiras | ... | makeup |
Production Management
| Jim Di Gangi | ... | production manager (as Jim DiGangi) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jerrold T. Brandt Jr. | ... | second assistant director (as Gerrold T. Brandt Jr.) |
| Robert Grand | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael D. Moore | ... | second unit director (as Michael Moore) |
| Michael P. Petrone | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Gary J. Brink | ... | set dresser (as Gary Brink) |
| Al Griswold | ... | property master |
| Eugene Powell | ... | master scenic artist |
| Jules Wollock | ... | construction coordinator |
| Robert Hart | ... | construction coordinator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Dennis Maitland | ... | sound recordist |
| John Wilkinson | ... | sound re-recordist |
Special Effects by
| Connie Brink | ... | special effects (as Conrad Brink) |
Stunts
| Roger Creed | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Carey Loftin | ... | stunt gaffer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Charles Kolb | ... | key grip |
| Willie Meyerhoff | ... | gaffer (as William Meyerhoff) |
| Lou Barlia | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Brian Hamill | ... | still photographer: special assignment (uncredited) |
| Jack Kennedy | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| George Newman | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Lew Futterman | ... | music supervisor |
| J.J. Jackson | ... | conductor |
| Pete King | ... | musical cues (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Roberta Hodes | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Arlene Albertson | ... | production office coordinator |
| Eddie Egan | ... | technical advisor |
| Don Record | ... | title designer |
| Irwin Yablans | ... | assistant to producer |
Thanks
| John V. Lindsay | ... | filmed with the cooperation of (as Mayor John V. Lindsay) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1973) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1974) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1974) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- CBS (1977) (United States) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Olive Films (2011) (Canada) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Powerhouse Films (2019) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (Limited Edition)
- Paramount Channel (2020) (France) (tv)
- Explosive-Media (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Explosive-Media (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Movielab (release prints)
- Technicolor (negative)
- The City of New York (filmed with the cooperation of)
Storyline
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| Taglines | A gun in his sock, a tire iron in his belt, and no badge. The story of Eddie. The best ex-cop in the business. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | "373" was Eddie Egan's badge number as a detective with the NYPD. See more » |
| Goofs | In one scene, there's a New York Police Department car(Car #1097) with a New York State passenger vehicle license plate on the front bumper. New York City police cars only have their own license plates identifying the car number, and only on the back. In fact few police departments in New York State use state plates for their cars, and those that do only use Police license plates. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s (2012). See more » |
| Quotes |
Eddie Ryan:
Departmental trial? Who are you kidding? You know cops are always guilty until proven innocent. See more » |