Case Closed (TV 1988)

Director:

Dick Lowry

Writers:

Byron Allen (screenplay), Byron Allen (story),

Stars:

Marc Alaimo, Byron Allen, Donna Biscoe

Cast

Credited cast:
Marc Alaimo	...	Curtis Block
Byron Allen	...	Det. Brockman
Donna Biscoe	...	Allison
Sophia Bowen	...	Girl on Car
Jimmy Briscoe	...	Little Hammerhead
John Burton Jr.	...	Police Officer
Jerry Campbell	...	Hitman #3
Ron Culbreth	...	Elevator Operator
Stanton Cunningham	...	Cop in Apartment
David de Vries	...	Ben
Dean DuBois	...	Lawyer
Saundra Dunson-Franks	...	Female Cop (as Saundra Franks)
Charles Durning	...	Les Kabowski
Bruce Evers	...	Driver #3
Bill Fleet	...	Detective #1

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

car chase

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Genres:

Crime | Action | Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 April 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Death by Diamonds

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS Entertainment Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Shut and closed

This film, obviously a TV pilot was shown the other night on a cable mystery channel. The film, while not completely bad, seems to need another writer since Byron Allen, its star, seems not to be objective about what we are seeing. Evidently, this was a serial that didn't make it as such.

As an action packed thriller, it has it's own good moments. Best of all is Charles Durning, a man who knows a lot about acting. He steals the movie as the retired Les Kabowski, who wants to cooperate with Det. Brockman, an eager man trying to solve an unsolved case. Both actors seem to have hit it off well, as it shows in the finished product.

Perhaps with another team doing the writing, this would have made a good series. Byron Allen proves he has what it takes to be entertaining, if at times he appears too eager to please. The action is well paced and keep us interested in what's being presented.

Better luck next time.