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A Cry for Justice
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A Cry for Justice

1979-05-23 · 120 min · ★ 9.0

Drama · Action · Crime · Thriller

Due to hasty investigations and questionable methods of two police sergeants, two hoodlums are convicted for a robbery in which a patrolman was seriously injured. Years later, one of the two cops gets on the trail of the real culprits. To enforce justice, he makes himself unpopular with his department and his colleague, who want to cover up the embarrassing mistake

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Directors
Bob Kelljan
Production companies
David Gerber Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dennis WeaverDennis WeaverSgt. Ted Bentley
Diana MuldaurDiana MuldaurJessica Bentley
Nehemiah PersoffNehemiah PersoffDr. Burke
Larry HagmanLarry HagmanDwight Sheppard
Sharon AckerSharon AckerBarbara Price
Michael ConradMichael ConradJohnny Badchuik
Jerry DouglasJerry DouglasInvestigator Johnson
Biff McGuireBiff McGuireJudge Richards
Don MitchellDon MitchellInvestigator Ulrick
Robert CulpRobert CulpSgt. Price
Virginia VincentVirginia VincentMrs. Hall
Don 'Red' BarryDon 'Red' BarryVirgil Hall

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