Taps for a Dead War (17 Mar. 1964)

Richard Kimble meets an old army buddy who saved his life during an explosion in the Korean War, and got badly disfigured in the process. Filled with bitterness, this ex army person plots to either disfigure Kimble, or kill him.

Director:

William A. Graham

Writers:

Harry Kronman (teleplay), Harry Kronman (story),

Stars:

David Janssen, Tim O'Connor, Lee Grant

Cast

Episode cast overview:
David Janssen	...	Dr. Richard Kimble
Tim O'Connor	...	Joe Hallop
Lee Grant	...	Millie Hallop
Flip Mark	...	Kenny Hallop
Barry Morse	...	Lt. Philip Gerard (credit only)
Noam Pitlik	...	Sergeant Keefer
Nick Nicholson	...	Bar Owner
John Zaremba	...	Druggist

Storyline

Richard Kimble meets an old army buddy who saved his life during an explosion in the Korean War, and got badly disfigured in the process. Filled with bitterness, this ex army person plots to either disfigure Kimble, or kill him.

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Genres:

Adventure | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 March 1964 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Quinn Martin Productions (QM), United Artists Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

51 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When the boys are fighting on the skating rink, as Kimble rushes on skates to break it up, you can clearly see the shadow of the camera, dolly and crew tracking right along with him.

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Plot summary

Kimble is working at a roller skating rink when he assists a boy picked on by bullies. When the boy's uncle, Joe Hallop (actor Tim O'Connor) shows up, he believes he recognizes Kimble, then confirms it is true. Hallop lives with his dead brother's widow and her son, and works in their small diner.

Kimble and Hallop were in the same army unit in the Korean War, where Kimble served as a medic. Hallop saved Kimble's life, though Kimble did not know who it was because he was unconscious and then shipped out. However, during the incident Hallop suffered a leg injury still causing him to limp, and a disfiguring scar on his face.

Hallop suffers greatly from physical pain and from the psychological pain of feeling that his life is ruined and that no woman will want him. He blames Kimble for his troubles. While pretending friendliness to Kimble, he plots revenge. Kimble feels obligated to Hallop, and cannot leave without helping him toward a happier life.