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The Hollywood Detective
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The Hollywood Detective

1989-10-25 · 88 min · ★ 7.0

TV Movie · Crime · Drama · Thriller

An actor at the end of the line who used to play a PI on TV turns to real detective work when a fan of his begs him to help her.

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Directors
Kevin Connor
Production companies
MCA Television Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Telly SavalasTelly SavalasHarry Bell
Helene UdyHelene UdyLois Wednesday
George CoeGeorge CoeSid Curley
Joe DallesandroJoe DallesandroEddie Northcott
Tom ReeseTom ReeseLt. Victor Grabouski
William BassettWilliam BassettJerry Brazil (as William H. Bassett)
Troy EvansTroy EvansHuck

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