The Rookies
Synopsis
Three new officers in a large metropolitan police department adjust to their new jobs and way of life. This is another TV-pilot that was first aired as an ABC Movie of the Week before becoming a TV-series.
Top Cast
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Darren McGavin
Sgt. Eddie Ryker
Cameron Mitchell
Sniper
Robert F. Lyons
Jared Whitman
Paul Burke
Neil Montgomery
Georg Stanford Brown
Terry Webster
Sam Melville
Mike Danko
Michael Ontkean
Willie Gillis
Jeff Pomerantz
Kevin Lassiter
Jennifer Billingsley
Jill Danko
Davey Davison
Molly Lassiter
Logan Ramsey
Toby Loomis
Robert J. Wilke
Officer Shaw
Monika Svensson
Birgitta Whitman
Arch Johnson
Ranch Instructor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jud Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Rita Lakin, William Blinn
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Rookies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jud Taylor
Rita Lakin, William Blinn
Elmer Bernstein
Archie R. Dalzell
Art Seid
Aaron Spelling
Department Leadership Roster
Jud Taylor
Director
William Blinn
Writer
Art Seid
Editor
Robert Harris Sr.
Costume Design
Thelma Strahm
Costume Design
Aaron Spelling
Producer
Archie R. Dalzell
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rookies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rookies about?
Three new officers in a large metropolitan police department adjust to their new jobs and way of life. This is another TV-pilot that was first aired as an ABC Movie of the Week before becoming a TV-series.
Who directed The Rookies?
The Rookies was directed by Jud Taylor.
Who stars in The Rookies?
The principal cast of The Rookies includes Darren McGavin, Cameron Mitchell, Robert F. Lyons, Paul Burke, Georg Stanford Brown.
When was The Rookies released and how long is it?
The Rookies was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rookies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rookies was composed by Elmer Bernstein.