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Law and Order

Law and Order

19762h 30mNR

Overview

Story follows three generations of a family in the New York City Police Department.

Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky
Written by Dorothy Uhnak, E. Jack Neuman
Produced by E. Jack Neuman
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Top Cast

Darren McGavin

Darren McGavin

Deputy Chief Brian O'Malley

Keir Dullea

Keir Dullea

Johnny Morrison

Robert Reed

Robert Reed

Aaron Levine

James Olson

James Olson

Insp. Ed Shea

Suzanne Pleshette

Suzanne Pleshette

Karen Day

Teri Garr

Teri Garr

Rita Wasinski

Biff McGuire

Biff McGuire

Lt. Lenihan

Jeanette Nolan

Jeanette Nolan

Margaret O'Malley

Scott Brady

Scott Brady

Sgt. Brian O'Malley Sr.

Will Geer

Will Geer

Pat Crowley

Themes & Keywords

policeminiseries

About Law and Order

Law and Order is a crime, drama, tv movie film released in 1976 exploring themes of police, miniseries. Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, it stars Darren McGavin, Keir Dullea, Robert Reed. Story follows three generations of a family in the New York City Police Department.

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