The Extortionist (16 Apr. 1967)

Avila, a rancher, is being threatened by an extortionist, who wants $200,000 or else he'll spread the virus for hoof-and-mouth disease throughout Avila's herd. The extortionist is being ... See full summary »

Director:

Gene Nelson

Writers:

Norman Jolley (teleplay), Mann Rubin (story)

Stars:

Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, Stephen Brooks

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.	...	Inspector Lewis Erskine
Philip Abbott	...	Arthur Ward
Stephen Brooks	...	Special Agent Jim Rhodes
BarBara Luna	...	Dolores (as Barbara Luna)
Wayne Rogers	...	Tyler Cray
R.G. Armstrong	...	Ed Cray
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.	...	Ray Avila
Carlos Romero	...	S.A. Robert Vega
Donald May	...	S.R.A. Grant Bates
Ned Romero	...	Esteban Rodriguez
Renata Vanni	...	Anita Avila
Anna Navarro	...	Teresa Vega
Stella Garcia	...	Juana Rodriguez
Victor Millan	...	Carlos Perez
Margarita Cordova	...	Maria Perez

Storyline

Avila, a rancher, is being threatened by an extortionist, who wants $200,000 or else he'll spread the virus for hoof-and-mouth disease throughout Avila's herd. The extortionist is being driven by jealousy, hate and bigotry. Erskine and Rhodes seek the extortionist's identity. Avila doesn't realize the threat is closer than he thinks.

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Genres:

Drama | Crime

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 April 1967 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 17, 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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