Nick Knight
“It's taken two hundred years but this cop's past is about to catch up with him.”
Synopsis
Detective Nick Knight is investigating a series of murders in which the bodies are found drained of blood - but the most recent one doesn't fit the pattern. Instead it involves the cure that Nick has been searching for for decades, so that he himself can face the light of day. Later remade as the first two episodes of Forever Knight.
Top Cast
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Rick Springfield
Det. Nick Knight
John Kapelos
Det. Don Schanke
Robert Harper
Dr. Jack Brittington
Richard Fancy
Capt. Brunetti
Laura Johnson
Dr. Alyce Hunter
Craig Richard Nelson
Fenner
Fran Ryan
Jeannie
Cec Verrell
Janette
Jack Murdock
Topper
Michael Nader
Lacroix
Irene Miracle
Nurse
Al Fann
Dedrick
Allison Barron
Girl Swimmer
Carl Ciarfalio
Pure Melrose (credited as Carl Ciartalio)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Farhad Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Barney Cohen, James D. Parriott
- Original Score
- Joseph Conlan
- Original Title
- Nick Knight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Farhad Mann
Barney Cohen, James D. Parriott
Joseph Conlan
Frank Beascoechea
Benjamin A. Weissman
S. Michael Formica, Barry J. Weitz
Department Leadership Roster
James D. Parriott
Writer
Farhad Mann
Director
S. Michael Formica
Producer
Fred Lerner
Stunt Coordinator
Frank Beascoechea
Director of Photography
Paul Eads
Production Design
Benjamin A. Weissman
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nick Knight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nick Knight about?
Detective Nick Knight is investigating a series of murders in which the bodies are found drained of blood - but the most recent one doesn't fit the pattern. Instead it involves the cure that Nick has been searching for for decades, so that he himself can face the light of day. Later remade as the first two episodes of Forever Knight.
Who directed Nick Knight?
Nick Knight was directed by Farhad Mann.
Who stars in Nick Knight?
The principal cast of Nick Knight includes Rick Springfield, John Kapelos, Robert Harper, Richard Fancy, Laura Johnson.
When was Nick Knight released and how long is it?
Nick Knight was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Nick Knight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nick Knight was composed by Joseph Conlan.