Lookwell

1991 0h 25m EN

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BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 1

ComedyCrimeTV Movie

Synopsis

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The former star of a cancelled cop TV show solves crimes. The pilot was broadcast on NBC in July 1991 but was not picked up as a series despite being a "personal favorite" of NBC chairman Brandon Tartikoff.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Adam West
Ty Lookwell
Ron Frazier
Detective Kennery
Ann Weldon
Hyacinth
Deborah Richter
Miss Royster
Todd Field
Jason
Bart Braverman
Alberti
Brian Bradley
Alex
Jeff Austin
Desk Sergeant

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: E.W. Swackhamer
Writers: Conan O'Brien, Robert Smigel
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 25-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by E.W. Swackhamer, shot by Kenneth Peach Jr.. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jimmy B. Frazier 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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Adam West and Ron Frazier and Ann Weldon carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0196712 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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

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The take

E.W. Swackhamer directs. Kenneth Peach Jr. behind the camera. Jimmy B. Frazier cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 25-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
235 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by E.W. Swackhamer, shot by Kenneth Peach Jr.. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Jimmy B. Frazier shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Adam West and Ron Frazier and Ann Weldon carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0196712 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.