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Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Chopper

  • Episode aired Jan 31, 1975
  • 51m
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7.4/10
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Larry Linville in Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)
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  • Thriller
Land development disturbs the final resting place of a headless, sword-wielding cyclist who hunts down and beheads the rival gang bikers who killed him.Land development disturbs the final resting place of a headless, sword-wielding cyclist who hunts down and beheads the rival gang bikers who killed him.Land development disturbs the final resting place of a headless, sword-wielding cyclist who hunts down and beheads the rival gang bikers who killed him.
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  • Director
    • Bruce Kessler
  • Writers
    • Jeffrey Grant Rice
    • Steve Fisher(teleplay)
    • David Chase(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Darren McGavin
    • Simon Oakland
    • Larry Linville
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bruce Kessler
  • Writers
    • Jeffrey Grant Rice
    • Steve Fisher(teleplay)
    • David Chase(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Darren McGavin
    • Simon Oakland
    • Larry Linville
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    Darren McGavin in Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)
    Larry Linville and Darren McGavin in Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)
    Larry Linville and Darren McGavin in Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)
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    Darren McGavin
    Darren McGavin
    • Carl Kolchakas Carl Kolchak
    Simon Oakland
    Simon Oakland
    • Tony Vincenzoas Tony Vincenzo
    Larry Linville
    Larry Linville
    • Captain Jonasas Captain Jonas
    Art Metrano
    Art Metrano
    • Henry 'Studs' Spakeas Henry 'Studs' Spake
    Sharon Farrell
    Sharon Farrell
    • Lila Mortonas Lila Morton
    Frank Aletter
    Frank Aletter
    • Norman Kahillas Norman Kahill
    Jay Robinson
    Jay Robinson
    • Prof. Eli Strigas Prof. Eli Strig
    Jesse White
    Jesse White
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    Jim Backus
    Jim Backus
    • Herb Bressonas Herb Bresson
    Jack Grinnage
    Jack Grinnage
    • Ron Updykeas Ron Updyke
    Ruth McDevitt
    Ruth McDevitt
    • Emily Cowlesas Emily Cowles
    Steve Franken
    Steve Franken
    • Neilas Neil
    Joey Aresco
    Joey Aresco
    • Electric Larryas Electric Larry
    Jimmy Murphy
    Jimmy Murphy
    • Beaneras Beaner
    Jack Bernardi
    • Ottoas Otto
    Jim Malinda
    • Snow Whiteas Snow White
    Brunetta Barnett
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Fern Barry
    • Mrs. Rita Bakeras Mrs. Rita Baker
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    • Director
      • Bruce Kessler
    • Writers
      • Jeffrey Grant Rice
      • Steve Fisher(teleplay)
      • David Chase(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    Former members of a biker gang from the 50s are being decapitated, and a key witness claims that the murders are being committed by a headless figure on a motorcycle wielding a sword. Kolchak pieces the story together and finds that the specter is out to avenge his death due to some rather unusual circumstances surrounding his burial. —acidxian
    • headless horseman
    • decapitated head
    • investigation
    • revenge
    • supernatural horror
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    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
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    • Trivia
      As Kolchak searches the Cook County warehouse for Baker's body, he finds the name on a tarp that also includes the name "Backus." Jim Backus was a guest star.
    • Goofs
      The headless motorcyclist appears to have stood close to nine feet tall before being decapitated.
    • Quotes

      Carl Kolchak: There's an old simple axiom about the dead: Don't disturb them, not for any reason at all. Well, I decided to ignore that, and, so, I was almost beheaded by a phantom sword.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Real Ghostbusters: The Headless Motorcyclist (1987)

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    8/10
    Great Stunts!
    Greetings. Whoever rode the "BSA" vintage bike showed great "trick rider" skills.

    Jim Bacchus showed class as the motorcycle salesman. Well Done!

    Kudos!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Old Colony Building, 37 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
    • Production companies
      • Francy Productions
      • Universal Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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