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To Kill a Cop

  • TV Movie
  • 19781978
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 3h 6m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
78
YOUR RATING
To Kill a Cop (1978)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Earl Eischied is a man with his hands full. As the Chief of Detectives in New York City, he is trying to break up a group of black militants that are on a crime spree, including the killing ... Read allEarl Eischied is a man with his hands full. As the Chief of Detectives in New York City, he is trying to break up a group of black militants that are on a crime spree, including the killing of a police officer.Earl Eischied is a man with his hands full. As the Chief of Detectives in New York City, he is trying to break up a group of black militants that are on a crime spree, including the killing of a police officer.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
78
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Gary Nelson
  • Writers
    • Ernest Tidyman(written for television by)
    • Robert Daley(novel)
  • Stars
    • Joe Don Baker
    • Desi Arnaz Jr.
    • Christine Belford
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gary Nelson
  • Writers
    • Ernest Tidyman(written for television by)
    • Robert Daley(novel)
  • Stars
    • Joe Don Baker
    • Desi Arnaz Jr.
    • Christine Belford
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    • 1User review
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 nominations total

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    Joe Don Baker
    Joe Don Baker
    • Chief Earl M. Eischiedas Chief Earl M. Eischied
    Desi Arnaz Jr.
    Desi Arnaz Jr.
    • Martin Delahantyas Martin Delahanty
    Christine Belford
    Christine Belford
    • Agnes Cusackas Agnes Cusack
    Scott Brady
    Scott Brady
    • Inspector James Gleasonas Inspector James Gleason
    George DiCenzo
    George DiCenzo
    • Captain Cornworthas Captain Cornworth
    Eddie Egan
    Eddie Egan
    • Chief Ed Palmeras Chief Ed Palmer
    Alan Fudge
    Alan Fudge
    • Ralph O'Connoras Ralph O'Connor
    Nathan George
    Nathan George
    • Charlesas Charles
    Roosevelt Grier
    Roosevelt Grier
    • Albert Hoytas Albert Hoyt
    • (as Rosie Greer)
    Julius Harris
    Julius Harris
    • Detective Bakeras Detective Baker
    Robert Hooks
    Robert Hooks
    • Captain Pete Rolfeas Captain Pete Rolfe
    Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt
    • Paulaas Paula
    Diana Muldaur
    Diana Muldaur
    • Florenceas Florence
    Alan Oppenheimer
    Alan Oppenheimer
    • Captain Finnertyas Captain Finnerty
    Milton Selzer
    Milton Selzer
    • Myron Klopfmanas Myron Klopfman
    Ken Swofford
    Ken Swofford
    • Lieutenant Fitzgeraldas Lieutenant Fitzgerald
    David Toma
    • Louisas Louis
    Joyce Van Patten
    Joyce Van Patten
    • Betty Eischiedas Betty Eischied
    • Director
      • Gary Nelson
    • Writers
      • Ernest Tidyman(written for television by)
      • Robert Daley(novel)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This movie was the prequel for the short lived Eischied (1979) series which premiered in September 1979.
    • Connections
      Followed by Eischied (1979)

    User reviews1

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Horribly predictable legal drama
    Although there is character development, it's unlikely that you will care about any of these people. Decent, yet predictable plot.

    Pros: -Slightly above average plot -The legal jargon is interesting

    Cons: -Acting is sub-par -Characters are lame (you won't care about them) -Ending is very, very weak

    Surprisingly, though, I did watch the entire thing. therefore: 5/10
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    • sonofpfunk
    • Jan 25, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 10, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Htypiste ton batso!
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • David Gerber Productions
      • Columbia Pictures Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      3 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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