The Thief: Part 1 (28 Mar. 1989)

A coin dealer discovers that a man working for him has been stealing. He then demands that he returns everything that he took or pay back what he took. When he is found dead, the dealer is ... See full summary »

Director:

Harvey S. Laidman

Writers:

Dean Hargrove (creator), Gerald Sanoff

Stars:

Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Andy Griffith	...	Ben Matlock
Nancy Stafford	...	Michelle Thomas
Julie Sommars	...	A.D.A. Julie March (credit only)
Kene Holliday	...	Tyler Hudson
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Steven Anderson	...	Prosecutor David 'Hangman' Hawkins
Dirk Blocker	...	Vincent's Aide
Joel Carlson	...	David Proctor
Marie Chambers	...	Saleswoman
James V. Christy	...	Sands Associate
Dennis Creaghan	...	Charles Demming
Frances Fisher	...	Nancy Proctor
Mary Fogarty	...	Piano Teacher
Phyllis Franklin	...	Building Manager
David Froman	...	Police Lt. Bob Brooks
John Harkins	...	Michael Koskoff

Storyline

A coin dealer discovers that a man working for him has been stealing. He then demands that he returns everything that he took or pay back what he took. When he is found dead, the dealer is charged for murder. He hires Ben to defend him. And also the private investigator whom the dealer hired to get evidence against the man is giving Ben and Tyler unsolicited assistance, and is also a little impetuous, making things tough for Ben to get evidence that can clear his client.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | law

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 March 1989 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fred Silverman Company, Dean Hargrove Productions, Viacom Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Matlock (1986)

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