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The Hollywood Detective(1989)
Status: Released
Date: 1989-10-25
60%
1 Votes
Time: 1h 28m
Until now, he's only been shot with a camera.
Overview:
An actor at the end of the line who used to play a PI on TV turns to real detective work when a fan of his begs him to help her.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
MCA Television Entertainment
Movie: The Hollywood Detective
Top 6 Billed Cast
Telly Savalas
Harry Bell
Helene Udy
Lois Wednesday
George Coe
Sid Curley
Joe Dallesandro
Eddie Northcott
Tom Reese
Lt. Victor Grabouski
William Bassett
Jerry Brazil (as William H. Bassett)
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An actor at the end of the line who used to play a PI on TV turns to real detective work when a fan of his begs him to help her.
Release Date
1989-10-25
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Until now, he's only been shot with a camera.
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