Murder in Oakland
Synopsis
Oakland, California is the murder capital of the USA - there were 161 homicides in 1990 in a city the size of Cardiff. Blue and Eric are new additions to the police department's five overworked homicide teams. When they investigate a seemingly motiveless prostitute killing, they find themselves drawn into the centre of a fight for survival among Oakland's dangerous drug gangs.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Francis
- Original Title
- Murder in Oakland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Francis
Karl Francis
Peter Goodchild, Ruth Kenley-Letts
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Francis
Director
Karl Francis
Writer
Peter Goodchild
Producer
Ruth Kenley-Letts
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Oakland
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What is Murder in Oakland about?
Oakland, California is the murder capital of the USA - there were 161 homicides in 1990 in a city the size of Cardiff. Blue and Eric are new additions to the police department's five overworked homicide teams. When they investigate a seemingly motiveless prostitute killing, they find themselves drawn into the centre of a fight for survival among Oakland's dangerous drug gangs.
Who directed Murder in Oakland?
Murder in Oakland was directed by Karl Francis.
Who stars in Murder in Oakland?
The principal cast of Murder in Oakland includes Ving Rhames, Eriq La Salle, Lili Bernard, Lonnie Ford, James Brooks.
When was Murder in Oakland released and how long is it?
Murder in Oakland was released in 1991 with a total runtime of Unknown.