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George Kennedy
Bumper Morgan
Alex Rocco
Det. Charley Bronski
Glynn Turman
Edwin Beall
Verna Bloom
Moody Larkin
Michael Margotta
Frank Zugarelli
Seth Allen
Piskor
John Steadman
Wimpey
Rick Hurst
Det. Harriman
Bart Burns
Randy
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Leroy 'Tank' Whittier
Walter Barnes
Personnel Officer
Marc Alaimo
The Dutchman
Eric Christmas
Joel Stebbins
Britt Leach
Programmer
Hoke Howell
Coggins
Reid Cruickshanks
Lt. Walsh
Joseph Wambaugh
Desk Sergeant
Don Hanmer
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Wambaugh, Albert Ruben
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- The Blue Knight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
Joseph Wambaugh, Albert Ruben
Henry Mancini
Richard L. Rawlings
Samuel E. Beetley
Joel Rogosin, John Furia, Lee Rich, Philip Capice
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Rogosin
Producer
John Furia
Producer
Richard L. Rawlings
Director of Photography
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Albert Ruben
Writer
Samuel E. Beetley
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Knight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blue Knight about?
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.
Who directed The Blue Knight?
The Blue Knight was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in The Blue Knight?
The principal cast of The Blue Knight includes George Kennedy, Alex Rocco, Glynn Turman, Verna Bloom, Michael Margotta.
When was The Blue Knight released and how long is it?
The Blue Knight was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blue Knight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blue Knight was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is The Blue Knight based on a book or true story?
The Blue Knight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Wambaugh".