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The Protected Killer
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The Protected Killer

2023-02-12 · 19 min · Not rated

Crime · Mystery · Drama

Detectives, Lewis Burns and Jack Ward investigate the murder of Howard Klendson leading them down a dark and ultimately destructive path, which will answer questions of Burns' place on the police force.

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Directors
Michael Lawrence
Production companies
Hannibal The Animal Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 100

Top Cast

Sergio PacelyLewis Burns
Nicholas BakerJack Ward
Sean SmithCaptain Arnold
Daphne DrapeauMrs. Klendson
Johnny GuzzmanRalph Kane
Shankar TorresHoward Klendson

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