The Blue Knight(1975)
In this pilot film that preceded the short-lived series, a street cop in his last week on the force before his retirement investigates the murder of his partner.
Movie: The Blue Knight
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bumper Morgan
Det. Charley Bronski
Edwin Beall
Moody Larkin
Frank Zugarelli
Piskor
Wimpey
Det. Harriman
Leroy 'Tank' Whittier
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