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Closing Ranks

1988-01-10 · 87 min · ★ 9.0

Documentary · Drama

A drama-documentary reflecting the pressures afflicting the modern police community both at work and home. About a London cop who transfers to the country, and his wife who joins the anti-nuclear lobby.

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Directors
Roger Graef
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United Kingdom
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Rob SpendloveRob Spendlove
Elizabeth EdmondsElizabeth Edmonds
David HuntDavid Hunt
Patrick Field
Ian BrimbleIan Brimble

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