

Law and Disorder
1974-10-09 · 104 min · ★ 5.0
In crime ridden New York of the seventies two cops have had enough and decide to take justice into their own hands. Things turn exciting and humorous as no hoodlum goes safe.
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Production details
- Directors
- Ivan Passer
- Production companies
- Ugo, Fadsin Cinema Associates, Leroy Street, Memorial Enterprises, Palomar Pictures International
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 101
Top Cast
Carroll O'ConnorWillie
Ernest BorgnineCy
Karen BlackGloria
Ann WedgeworthSally
Anita DanglerIrene
Leslie AckermanKaren
Jack KehoeElliott
David SpielbergBobby
Joseph RagnoPeter
Lionel PinaChico
Allan ArbusDr. Richter
Rita GamWoman in Cab
William RichertDesk Sergeant
Jay FletcherJogger
Shirley StolerTown Hall Attendee (uncredited)
Pat CorleyKen
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