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Contract on Cherry Street

  • TV Movie
  • 19771977
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
281
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Contract on Cherry Street (1977)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
When his partner is killed, NYC detective Frank Hovannes and his organized-crime squad go against the mob, despite strong objections from his superiors and the legal-departmental restriction... Read allWhen his partner is killed, NYC detective Frank Hovannes and his organized-crime squad go against the mob, despite strong objections from his superiors and the legal-departmental restrictions that hinder him.When his partner is killed, NYC detective Frank Hovannes and his organized-crime squad go against the mob, despite strong objections from his superiors and the legal-departmental restrictions that hinder him.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
281
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • William A. Graham
  • Writers
    • Edward Anhalt(written for television by)
    • Philip Rosenberg(novel "Contract on Cherry Street")
  • Stars
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Martin Balsam
    • Jay Black
Top credits
  • Director
    • William A. Graham
  • Writers
    • Edward Anhalt(written for television by)
    • Philip Rosenberg(novel "Contract on Cherry Street")
  • Stars
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Martin Balsam
    • Jay Black
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra
    • Dep. Insp. Frank Hovannesas Dep. Insp. Frank Hovannes
    Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam
    • Capt. Ernie Weinbergas Capt. Ernie Weinberg
    Jay Black
    • Tommy Sindardosas Tommy Sindardos
    Verna Bloom
    Verna Bloom
    • Emily Hovannesas Emily Hovannes
    Joe De Santis
    Joe De Santis
    • Vincenzo Serutoas Vincenzo Seruto
    Martin Gabel
    Martin Gabel
    • Baruch 'Bob' Waldmanas Baruch 'Bob' Waldman
    Harry Guardino
    Harry Guardino
    • Ron Politoas Ron Polito
    James Luisi
    James Luisi
    • Al Palminias Al Palmini…
    Michael Nouri
    Michael Nouri
    • Lou Savageas Lou Savage
    Marco St. John
    Marco St. John
    • Eddie Manzaroas Eddie Manzaro
    Henry Silva
    Henry Silva
    • Roberto Obregonas Roberto Obregon
    Richard Ward
    Richard Ward
    • Jack Kittensas Jack Kittens
    Addison Powell
    Addison Powell
    • Bob Halloranas Bob Halloran
    Steve Inwood
    • Fran Marksas Fran Marks
    Johnny Barnes
    Johnny Barnes
    • Otis Washingtonas Otis Washington
    Lenny Montana
    Lenny Montana
    • Phil Lombardias Phil Lombardi
    Murray Moston
    Murray Moston
    • Richie Saintas Richie Saint
    Robert Davi
    Robert Davi
    • Mickey Sinardosas Mickey Sinardos
    • Director
      • William A. Graham
    • Writers
      • Edward Anhalt(written for television by)
      • Philip Rosenberg(novel "Contract on Cherry Street")
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    • Trivia
      Filming was underway during the July 13th - 14th New York blackout of 1977. The 61 year old Sinatra was given a round of applause on set for walking down 20 floors from his penthouse to shoot a scene.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Laugh-In: Episode #1.3 (1977)

    User reviews9

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    8/10
    Excellent Sinatra vehicle
    This is a typical violent and gritty urban crime flick from the seventies, where Sinatra offers a role in the line of Dirty Harry or the Duke in McQ. The ending reminds HUSTLE or even NEW CENTURIONS. I hope this is not a spoiler, because most of the viewers don't know those movies. Bill Graham was a TV director whom you could easily rely on. This film makes no exception.
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    • Release date
      • November 19, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das Cherry-Street-Fiasko
    • Filming locations
      • Hackensack, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Artanis Productions Inc.
      • Columbia Pictures Television
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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