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Starsky and Hutch: Season 1, Episode 0Pilot (30 Apr. 1975)The two detectives investigating a double homicide, discover that the man and women who died were mistakenly murdered - it was the detectives themselves who were the intended targets. Director:Barry ShearWriter:William Blinn |
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Morgan Sterne | ... |
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Michael Conrad | ... |
Cannell
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Gilbert Green | ... |
Frank Tallman
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Patty
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James Brodhead | ... |
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Lijah
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The two detectives investigating a double homicide, discover that the man and women who died were mistakenly murdered - it was the detectives themselves who were the intended targets.
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detective | pregnant woman shot | murdered in a car | reference to john wayne | police |Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
30 April 1975 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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Zane: Why one o'clock?
Cannell: There's a picture on the tube I didn't see the end of. "Red River." John Wayne.
Zane: You never saw the end of it?
Cannell: No. Uh-uh - don't tell me.
Zane: Oh, what's to tell? He wins. He always wins.
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Huggy Bear scored as high as Starsky and Hutch with the audience. See more »Goofs
Near the beginning of the film we see Starsky and Hutch about to get into their car in a very busy street, they themselves are virtually surrounded by onlookers, but as they get into the car and drive off the street is deserted. See more »Quotes
Cannell: I hope we get back to the place by one o'clock.Zane: Why one o'clock?
Cannell: There's a picture on the tube I didn't see the end of. "Red River." John Wayne.
Zane: You never saw the end of it?
Cannell: No. Uh-uh - don't tell me.
Zane: Oh, what's to tell? He wins. He always wins.
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As previously mentioned, this is a surprisingly gritty, dark and violent pilot for what would become one of the most popular TV shows of the '70s. While the series itself eventually evolved into (or degenerated into, depending on your point of view) a somewhat corny buddy-buddy show, you sure couldn't tell by this pilot. A couple is shot down on the streets of L.A. in a seemingly random killing, but the two detectives investigating the shooting discover that the couple was murdered by mistake--the actual targets were the detectives themselves. The pair then have to use all their wiles, skills and contacts in the city's seedy criminal underground to find out who is trying to kill them, and why. Soul and Glaser work extremely well together and play off each other as though they'd been doing it all their lives, the supporting cast is first-rate, the writing is sharp and clever, and it's very tightly directed by Barry Shear. It has exciting car chases, taut action scenes, some welcome humor, and the great chemistry between Soul and Glazer. A worthy effort from producer Aaron Spelling.