Lieutenant Schuster's Wife
Synopsis
After a policeman is murdered in an ambush, rumors surface that he was on the take. His widow sets out to catch the killers and clear her husband's name.
Top Cast
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Lee Grant
Ellie Schuster
Jack Warden
Capt. Patrick Lonergan
Don Galloway
Lt. Danny Reilly
Nehemiah Persoff
Champagne Joe Carroll
Eartha Kitt
Lady
Paul Burke
Lt. Lou Schuster
Murray Matheson
Abbott
George Brenlin
Tony Butrick
Robert DoQui
Det. McCann
Lew Palter
Guido
John Herzfeld
Junkie
Michael Santiago
Detective
Betty Cole
Old Lady
Bob Harks
Detective (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernie Kuboff, Steven Bochco
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- Lieutenant Schuster's Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowell Rich
Bernie Kuboff, Steven Bochco
Gil Mellé
Bud Thackery
John Woodcock
Steven Bochco
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Bochco
Producer
John Woodcock
Editor
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
Bud Thackery
Director of Photography
Burton Miller
Costume Design
David Lowell Rich
Director
Bernie Kuboff
Writer
Steven Bochco
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lieutenant Schuster's Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lieutenant Schuster's Wife about?
After a policeman is murdered in an ambush, rumors surface that he was on the take. His widow sets out to catch the killers and clear her husband's name.
Who directed Lieutenant Schuster's Wife?
Lieutenant Schuster's Wife was directed by David Lowell Rich.
Who stars in Lieutenant Schuster's Wife?
The principal cast of Lieutenant Schuster's Wife includes Lee Grant, Jack Warden, Don Galloway, Nehemiah Persoff, Eartha Kitt.
When was Lieutenant Schuster's Wife released and how long is it?
Lieutenant Schuster's Wife was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Lieutenant Schuster's Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lieutenant Schuster's Wife was composed by Gil Mellé.