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The Most Deadly Game

  • TV Series
  • 1970–19711970–1971
  • 1h
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6.6/10
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Ralph Bellamy, George Maharis, and Yvette Mimieux in The Most Deadly Game (1970)
  • Drama
Ethan Arcane leads a group of independent agents who take on especially difficult murder cases. Jonathan Croft uses his military training in his investigations while college educated Vanessa... Read allEthan Arcane leads a group of independent agents who take on especially difficult murder cases. Jonathan Croft uses his military training in his investigations while college educated Vanessa Smith approaches the situation differently.Ethan Arcane leads a group of independent agents who take on especially difficult murder cases. Jonathan Croft uses his military training in his investigations while college educated Vanessa Smith approaches the situation differently.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
54
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  • Creators
    • Morton S. Fine
    • David Friedkin
  • Stars
    • George Maharis
    • Ralph Bellamy
    • Yvette Mimieux
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  • Creators
    • Morton S. Fine
    • David Friedkin
  • Stars
    • George Maharis
    • Ralph Bellamy
    • Yvette Mimieux
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    George Maharis
    George Maharis
    • Jonathan Croftas Jonathan Croft
    13 episodes13 eps • 1970–1971
    Ralph Bellamy
    Ralph Bellamy
    • Ethan Arcaneas Ethan Arcane
    13 episodes13 eps • 1970–1971
    Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux
    • Vanessa Smithas Vanessa Smith
    12 episodes12 eps • 1970–1971
    Jessica Walter
    Jessica Walter
    • Leslieas Leslie
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    BarBara Luna
    BarBara Luna
    • Annaas Anna
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    Marlyn Mason
    Marlyn Mason
    • Peggyas Peggy
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    Bert Convy
    Bert Convy
    • Tom Motleyas Tom Motley
    1 episode1 ep • 1971
    Joe Don Baker
    Joe Don Baker
    • Alanas Alan
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    Pat Harrington Jr.
    Pat Harrington Jr.
    • Lt. Rivertonas Lt. Riverton
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    Stephen Young
    Stephen Young
    • Mikeas Mike
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    May Britt
    May Britt
    • Lilias Lili
    1 episode1 ep • 1971
    Billy Dee Williams
    Billy Dee Williams
    • Claude Milesas Claude Miles
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    Tom Bosley
    Tom Bosley
    • Georgeas George
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    Craig Littler
    Craig Littler
    • Steve Sanfordas Steve Sanford
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    Brenda Benet
    Brenda Benet
    • Mindyas Mindy
    1 episode1 ep • 1971
    Peter Brown
    Peter Brown
    • Scott Nortonas Scott Norton
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    Greg Mullavey
    Greg Mullavey
    • Tamas Tam
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    John S. Ragin
    John S. Ragin
    • Bill Porteras Bill Porter
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    • Creators
      • Morton S. Fine
      • David Friedkin
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    Ethan Arcane leads a group of independent agents who take on especially difficult murder cases. Jonathan Croft uses his military training in his investigations while college educated Vanessa Smith approaches the situation differently.
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    • Trivia
      Inger Stevens was to have the lead role, costarring with George Maharis and Ralph Bellamy. Unfortunately, Ms. Stevens died of an overdose of alcohol and barbiturates shortly after filming the pilot episode and the role went to Yvette Mimieux.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 1970 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zig Zag
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Aaron Spelling Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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