In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
“When a cop goes down, his partner gets dangerous.”
Synopsis
A look at the dangerous and bizarre life of an undercover cop who lives on the edge and the strife and heartbreak that comes with the job. There is also a tremendous amount of guilt and psychological pain when an undercover sting goes bad and they lose a comrade in the line of duty.
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Top Cast
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James Farentino
Lt. Ray Wiltern
Steven Weber
Matt Fisher
Susan Walters
Julie Tobias
Harold Sylvester
Art Regan
Dan Lauria
Kadazian
Jane Daly
Barbara
Clyde Kusatsu
Matsumo
Tony Plana
Mario Portillo Grande
Charles Haid
Tommy Quinn
Paul Sanchez
Martinez
JoAnn Willette
Dolores
Gregory Millar
Chi Chi
Bruce French
Judge
Nancy Frangione
Maggie
Tom Tran
Tran
Andrew-Huy Nguyen
Nguyen
John Prosky
Don
Elisabeth Harmon-Haid
Carol Quinn
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Rosenberg
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Patchett Kaufman Entertainment, Brittcadia Productions, World International Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Lowry
Philip Rosenberg
Mark Snow
Frank Beascoechea
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt, Anita Brandt-Burgoyne
Dick Lowry, Tom Patchett, Kenneth Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
Anita Brandt-Burgoyne
Editor
Dick Lowry
Director
Frank Beascoechea
Director of Photography
Dick Lowry
Producer
Philip Rosenberg
Writer
Guy Barnes
Production Design
Mark Snow
Original Music Composer
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing about?
A look at the dangerous and bizarre life of an undercover cop who lives on the edge and the strife and heartbreak that comes with the job. There is also a tremendous amount of guilt and psychological pain when an undercover sting goes bad and they lose a comrade in the line of duty.
Who directed In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing?
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing was directed by Dick Lowry.
Who stars in In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing?
The principal cast of In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing includes James Farentino, Steven Weber, Susan Walters, Harold Sylvester, Dan Lauria.
When was In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing released and how long is it?
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing was composed by Mark Snow.