The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime
“Rockford rekindles a hot romance and faces some ruthless stone-cold killers.”
Synopsis
Laid-back private eye Jim Rockford and his brown Pontiac Firebird become embroiled in another case when he runs across an old flame, blind book editor Megan. Her no-good playboy cousin Patrick is involved with the Russian Mob, which puts everyone's life in danger. The weary Rockford must also deal with his old friend Angel, who is painting Jim's trailer to work off a debt.
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Top Cast
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James Garner
Jim Rockford
Kathryn Harrold
Megan Dougherty Adams
Joe Santos
Lt. Dennis Becker
Vladimir Skomarovsky
Gennady Koblets
Ramy Zada
Festa
Richard Kiley
Frank Dougherty
Stuart Margolin
Angel Martin
Ilia Volok
Boris
Jack Garner
Captain McEnroe
Bryan Cranston
Patrick Dougherty
Scott Denny
Tony
John Christian Graas
Daniel
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Chase
- Screenplay & Story
- David Chase, Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Original Title
- The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- MGB Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Chase
David Chase, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Pamela Malouf
Department Leadership Roster
David Chase
Director
David Chase
Writer
April Ferry
Costume Design
Pamela Malouf
Editor
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What is The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime about?
Laid-back private eye Jim Rockford and his brown Pontiac Firebird become embroiled in another case when he runs across an old flame, blind book editor Megan. Her no-good playboy cousin Patrick is involved with the Russian Mob, which puts everyone's life in danger. The weary Rockford must also deal with his old friend Angel, who is painting Jim's trailer to work off a debt.
Who directed The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime?
The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime was directed by David Chase.
Who stars in The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime?
The principal cast of The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime includes James Garner, Kathryn Harrold, Joe Santos, Vladimir Skomarovsky, Ramy Zada.
When was The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime released and how long is it?
The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Is The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime based on a book or true story?
The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".