The Two-Five

1978 1h 30m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

CrimeComedyDramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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A police show pilot movie dealing with two eager-beaver cops who try to set up a major narcotics bust anonymously because their eccentric commander wants to keep his precinct out of the limelight.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Don Johnson
Charlie Morgan
Joe Bennett
Frank Sarno
Michael Durrell
Vinnie Lombardo
John Crawford
Capt. Paul Carter
George Murdock
Cmdr. Malloy
Carlene Watkins
Dale Von Krieg
Tara Buckman
Angel
Marty Zagon
Waldo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bruce Kessler
Writers: Robert A. Cinader, Joseph Gunn
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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48 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bruce Kessler, shot by Frank Beascoechea. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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Don Johnson and Joe Bennett and Michael Durrell carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0078431 — 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

Bruce Kessler directs. Frank Beascoechea behind the camera. James T. Heckert 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.
248 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Bruce Kessler, shot by Frank Beascoechea. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor James T. Heckert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Don Johnson and Joe Bennett and Michael Durrell carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0078431 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.