Defying orders to lay-off the case, two Los Angeles vice-squad cops go after a local mobster and use unorthodox methods to achieve results.
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| Elliott Gould | ... |
Vice Detective Michael Keneely
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| Robert Blake | ... |
Vice Detective Patrick Farrel
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| Allen Garfield | ... |
Carl Rizzo
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| Antonio Fargas | ... |
Stephen
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| Michael Lerner | ... |
Marvin
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| Sid Haig | ... |
Rizzo's Bouncer
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| Ivor Francis | ... |
Judge Fred R. Simpson
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| William Sylvester | ... |
Mr. Weldman
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| Logan Ramsey | ... |
Dr. Berman
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| Richard X. Slattery | ... |
Desk Sergeant
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| Margo Winkler | ... |
Mrs. Rizzo
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John Lawrence | ... |
Sergeant Kenefick
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| Frank Farmer | ... |
Rizzo's Connection
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| Cornelia Sharpe | ... |
Jackie Faraday
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| Erin O'Reilly | ... |
Doris
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| Danny Goldman | ... |
Mr. Crosby
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Nick St. Nicholas | ... |
Harold Connors
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Ibycus | ... |
Philip Lampson
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| Howard Platt | ... |
Carletti
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| Jack Knight | ... |
Hyatt
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Mimi Doyle | ... |
Mrs. Rosen
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Jessica Rains | ... |
Receptionist
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Carl Eller | ... |
Huge Black Man
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John Furlong | ... |
Policeman
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Kai Hernandez | ... |
Hooker
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| Napoleon Whiting | ... |
Rizzo's Butler
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Andy Stone | ... |
Rizzo's Son Anthony
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Dominique Pinassi | ... |
Rizzo's Daughter
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Ron Cummins | ... |
Keneely's New Partner
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| Elaine Partnow | ... |
Duty Nurse
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Karen Anders | ... |
Nurse
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| Dee Carroll | ... |
Nurse
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| Chick Hearn | ... |
Laker Sportscaster on Radio (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Peter Hyams | ||
Written by
| Peter Hyams | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Robert Chartoff | ... | producer |
| Henry Gellis | ... | associate producer |
| Irwin Winkler | ... | producer |
Music by
| Billy Goldenberg | ||
Cinematography by
| Earl Rath | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| James Mitchell | ||
Editorial Department
| Richard Glazer | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Hoyt Bowers | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ray Molyneaux | ||
Makeup Department
| Lee Harman | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Hal W. Polaire | ... | executive in charge of production (as Hal Polaire) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bruce Chevillat | ... | second assistant director |
| Fred R. Simpson | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Horst Grandt | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Andrew Gilmore | ... | sound mixer |
| Sam F. Shaw | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Richard Albain | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Hal Needham | ... | stunt gaffer |
| Charlie Picerni | ... | stunts |
| Gene LeBell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bruce Catlin | ... | first assistant camera |
| Cary Griffith | ... | dolly grip |
| Dale Musgrove | ... | key grip |
| Robert M. Stevens | ... | assistant camera (as Robert Stevens) |
| Jack Willoughby | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Shelly Levine | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| Israel Baker | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Harry Bluestone | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Ray Brown | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Dennis Budimir | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Chuck Findley | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Billy Goldenberg | ... | conductor (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
| John Guerin | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
| Milt Holland | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
| Artie Kane | ... | musician: keyboards (uncredited) |
| Nathan Kaproff | ... | music contractor (uncredited) |
| Cappy Lewis | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Abe Luboff | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Michael Melvoin | ... | musician: keyboards (uncredited) |
| Don Peake | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Remsen | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
| Emil Richards | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
| Paul Shure | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Tommy Tedesco | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Ulyate | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Dan Wallin | ... | music scoring mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marshall J. Wolins | ... | script supervisor (as Marshall Wolins) |
Transportation Department
| James D. Brubaker | ... | transportation captain (as James Brubaker) |
Additional Crew
| Jeffrey Benjamin | ... | production associate (as Jeff Benjamin) |
| Ken Hardie | ... | craft service |
| Richard Thorpe | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1974) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1974) (Canada) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (Australasia) (1974) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Los Artistas Unidos de América del Sur (1974) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Les Artistes Associés S.A.B. (1974) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1974) (Sweden) (theatrical) (as United Artists A/B)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1974) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1974) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1984) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Les Artistes Associés (United Artists) (1974) (France) (theatrical)
- United Artists (A-Asia) (1974) (Australia) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Filipacchi Vidéo (1984) (France) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (Australia) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (Australia) (video)
- Warner Home Video (1987) (Spain) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile System (locations)
- Opticals West/N.J.S. (titles and opticals)
- Synchrofilm Inc. (post-production sound and music editing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
LA cops Gould and Blake get in over their heads when they don't heed orders from above and go after a big crime boss. While higher ups in the police department want the cop duo to just focus on nabbing petty criminals, the team does so while still going after LA kingpin Rizzo. Various fist fights, chases, shootouts and other carnage occur as the two cops go after Rizzo's crime syndicate.
Written by Patrick Knightly |
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| Taglines | What this film exposes about undercover vice cops can't be seen on your television set. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The courtroom scene was filmed in an actual courtroom where Charles Manson's trial was held. See more » |
| Goofs | Near the end of the movie, during the ambulance chase, there are already skid marks on the road surface at the school crossing. These appear to be from previous takes on the scene as they match the ambulance's path perfectly. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Trailer Trauma V: 70s Action Attack! (2020). See more » |
| Quotes |
Vice Detective Michael Keneely:
Wouldn't you think the man would've at least had the decency to stay for the sermon? Vice Detective Patrick Farrel: The Lord's gonna smoke his ass! See more » |