The Buttercup Killer (13 Dec. 1977)

When a Greek shop owner is found gunned down, Crowley is surprised to learn that robbery wasn't the apparent motive -- the victim was petrified with terror even before the fatal shot was ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Mann

Writers:

Robert L. Collins (creator), Gabe Essoe

Stars:

Angie Dickinson, Earl Holliman, Charles Dierkop

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Angie Dickinson	...	Sgt. Suzanne 'Pepper' Anderson
Earl Holliman	...	Lt. Bill Crowley
Charles Dierkop	...	Det. Pete Royster
Ed Bernard	...	Det. Joe Styles
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Anthony Caruso	...	Marcos Ventselos
Virginia Gregg
Toni Kalem	...	Melinda Ventselos
A Martinez	...	Dimi
Joseph Ruskin
Jo Van Fleet	...	Irini Karabetas

Storyline

When a Greek shop owner is found gunned down, Crowley is surprised to learn that robbery wasn't the apparent motive -- the victim was petrified with terror even before the fatal shot was fired. The killer dons a nun's habit and walks with a profound limp. The only clue is a dried buttercup flower dropped next to the victim. When another family member is killed in the same manner, the team realizes a serial killer is at work, and the clues are designed to remind the victims of a dead or absent woman back in the old country, someone whom they wronged terribly and are now to pay the price.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 December 1977 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 8, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

David Gerber Productions, Columbia Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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