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In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing

In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing

When a cop goes down, his partner gets dangerous.

19905.01h 36m

Overview

A look at the dangerous and bizarre life of an undercover cop who lives on the edge and the strife and heartbreak that comes with the job. There is also a tremendous amount of guilt and psychological pain when an undercover sting goes bad and they lose a comrade in the line of duty.

Directed by Dick Lowry
Written by Philip Rosenberg
Produced by Dick Lowry
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Top Cast

James Farentino

James Farentino

Lt. Ray Wiltern

Steven Weber

Steven Weber

Matt Fisher

Susan Walters

Susan Walters

Julie Tobias

Harold Sylvester

Harold Sylvester

Art Regan

Dan Lauria

Dan Lauria

Kadazian

Jane Daly

Jane Daly

Barbara

Clyde Kusatsu

Clyde Kusatsu

Matsumo

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Mario Portillo Grande

Charles Haid

Charles Haid

Tommy Quinn

Paul Sanchez

Paul Sanchez

Martinez

Themes & Keywords

police

About In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing

In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing is a action, crime, drama, thriller, tv movie film released in 1990 exploring themes of police. Directed by Dick Lowry, it stars James Farentino, Steven Weber, Susan Walters. A look at the dangerous and bizarre life of an undercover cop who lives on the edge and the strife and heartbreak that comes with the job. There is also a tremendous amount of guilt and psychological pain when an undercover sting goes bad and they lose a comrade in the line of duty.

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