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1975 1h 30m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

ActionCrimeDramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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In this pilot film that led to the series, an ex-con and a retired cop, partners in a private investigation agency, try to prove that a safecracker has been framed for a diamond robbery.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Eddie Albert
Frank MacBride
Robert Wagner
Pete T. Ryan
Charles Durning
Lt. Phil Beckman
Sharon Gless
Maggie Philbin
Ken Swofford
Capt. Griffin
Charlie Callas
Malcolm Argos
Jaclyn Smith
Ally McGuinness
Robert Sampson
Mort Slaughter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Day
Writers: Glen A. Larson, Alan Godfrey
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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51 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Day, shot by Ben Colman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Frank Morriss shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner and Charles Durning carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0073777 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Robert Day directs. Ben Colman behind the camera. Frank Morriss cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
251 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Robert Day, shot by Ben Colman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Frank Morriss shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner and Charles Durning carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0073777 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.