The Deadly Species (5 Mar. 1972)

Jean Scott commits a series of robberies while simultaneously seeking the whereabouts of her son, who is living with her ex-husband. She is a consummate actress, able to trick and con her ... See full summary »

Director:

Ralph Senensky

Writer:

Dick Nelson

Stars:

Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, William Reynolds

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.	...	Inspector Lewis Erskine
Philip Abbott	...	Arthur Ward
William Reynolds	...	Special Agent Tom Colby
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Penny Fuller	...	Jean Scott
Leif Garrett	...	Tommy
James Hampton	...	Claybourne
Milt Kamen	...	Jennings
Douglas Mitchell	...	Doctor
Eddie Quillan	...	Amos Wick
Tom Skerritt	...	Bill Leonard

Storyline

Jean Scott commits a series of robberies while simultaneously seeking the whereabouts of her son, who is living with her ex-husband. She is a consummate actress, able to trick and con her victims before robbing them. Jean also can manipulate male accomplices. Erskine and Colby gradually track her to Nebraska, where her son is now living. But the son rejects her and Jean's latest accomplice decides to leave her as well. When Erskine finally reaches her, he finds Jean has snapped emotionally.

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Genres:

Drama | Crime

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 March 1972 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 14, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Quinn Martin Productions (QM), Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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