The Death Squad (film)
The Death Squad is a 1974 American made-for-television crime drama film directed by Harry Falk and starring Robert Forster, Michelle Phillips, Claude Akins, Mark Goddard and Melvyn Douglas.[1]
| The Death Squad | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime Drama |
| Written by | James D. Buchanan Ronald Austin |
| Directed by | Harry Falk |
| Starring | Robert Forster Michelle Phillips Claude Akins Mark Goddard Melvyn Douglas |
| Music by | Dave Grusin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Leonard Goldberg Aaron Spelling |
| Cinematography | Tim Southcott |
| Editor(s) | Stefan Arnsten |
| Running time | 74 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Spelling-Goldberg Productions 20th Century Fox Television |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Mono |
| Original release | January 8, 1974 |
Plot
A cop goes after a group of police who have turned vigilante.
Cast
- Robert Forster as Eric Benoit
- Michelle Phillips as Joyce Kreski
- Claude Akins as Connie Brennan
- Mark Goddard as Allen Duke
- Melvyn Douglas as Captain Earl Kreski
- Dennis Patrick as The Commissioner
- George Murdock as Vern Acker
- Stephen Young as Lieutenant Andrece
- Kenneth Tobey as Hartman (as Ken Tobey)
- Bert Remsen as The Chief
- Jesse Vint as Harmon
- Janis Hansen as Dispatcher
- Nate Esformes as Pela
- Regis Cordic as Judge
- Sidney Clute as Driver
- Jean Byron as Commissioner's (as Jeane Bryon)
- Julie Cobb as Sharon
- Claire Brennen as Waitress Max
- Nick Dennis as Greek
- Mel Scott as Officer
- Ian Scott as Gunman
- Trish Mahoney as Woman
- Bubby Garion as Staley
- Sally Frei as Girl
Reception
The Los Angeles Times says the subject matter was explored "sincerely but not well" and was hampered by "a vastly overpopulated and needlessly complicated plot." However it said it had a "sturdy, driving thriller structure and excellent telling dialogue" and "Harry Falk has directed with plenty of punch" and Forster gives "perhaps his best performance to date."[2]
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See also
References
- "The Death Squad (1974)". Moviefone. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- Thomas, K. (Jan 8, 1974). "TV MOVIE REVIEWS". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 157455276.
External links
- The Death Squad on IMDb
- The Death Squad at BFI
- The Death Squad at the TCM Movie Database
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