Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning (TV 1995)

In New York two detectives of the 87th precinct are initially baffled by the brutal, ritualistic slayings of several young women. Through good detective work and clues left at the crime ... See full summary »

Director:

Bruce Paltrow

Writers:

Evan Hunter (novel), Mike Krohn (teleplay),

Stars:

Randy Quaid, Alex McArthur, Ving Rhames

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Randy Quaid	...	Detective Steve Carella
Alex McArthur	...	Detective Bert Kling
Ving Rhames	...	Detective Artie Brown
Eddie Jones	...	Byrnes
Alan Blumenfeld	...	Detective Ollie Weeks
Ron Perkins	...	Detective Meyer Meyer
Steven Flynn	...	Henry 'Lightning' Lytell
Johann Carlo
Tracy Middendorf	...	Dorothy
Mary-Joan Negro	...	Mrs. Anunciato
Alison Moir
Steve Park	...	Todd Wilkins
Deanne Bray	...	Teddy Franklin
Richard Portnow	...	Monaghan
Dayton Callie	...	Monroe

Storyline

In New York two detectives of the 87th precinct are initially baffled by the brutal, ritualistic slayings of several young women. Through good detective work and clues left at the crime scenes by the psychopathic killer, they are able to deduce who the killer's next victim will be. A tense chase ensues as they try to prevent him from continuing his bloody rampage.

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Plot Keywords:

detective | police | serial killer | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 March 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

87 distretto - L'impronta dell'assassino

Filming Locations:

2nd Street Tunnel between Hill and Figueroa, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Diana Kerew Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave (1997)

User Reviews

Randy Quaid is not cut out for the role of the inspector Steve.

The hunt for a serial killer who targets young running champions.

A perfectly oiled thriller – which is not surprising when one knows that it is adapted from a short story by Ed McBain. Only notice : one recognises badly the inspector Steve under Randy Quaid's.