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Deadly Hero

Deadly Hero

A young girl knows the truth. Now that truth is haunting her, and someone is hunting her.

19755.71h 42mR

Overview

Officer Lacy is an 18-year veteran of the New York Police Department who finds himself demoted from detective back to patrol duty for his violent tendencies and trigger-happy behavior.

Directed by Ivan Nagy
Written by Don Petersen
Produced by Thomas J. McGrath
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Top Cast

Don Murray

Don Murray

Edward A. Lacy

Diahn Williams

Diahn Williams

Sally Deveraux

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Rabbit Shazam

Lilia Skala

Lilia Skala

Edna Broderick

George S. Irving

George S. Irving

Reilly

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Billings

Charles Siebert

Charles Siebert

Baker

Hank Garrett

Hank Garrett

Buckley

Dick Anthony Williams

Dick Anthony Williams

District Attorney Winston

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Mel Berger

Arco

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About Deadly Hero

Deadly Hero is a drama, thriller, crime, drama film released in 1975. Directed by Ivan Nagy, it stars Don Murray, Diahn Williams, James Earl Jones. Officer Lacy is an 18-year veteran of the New York Police Department who finds himself demoted from detective back to patrol duty for his violent tendencies and trigger-happy behavior.

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