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
GenreCrime
Drama
Written byJames D. Buchanan
Ronald Austin
Directed byHarry Falk
StarringRobert Forster
Michelle Phillips
Claude Akins
Mark Goddard
Melvyn Douglas
Music byDave Grusin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersLeonard Goldberg
Aaron Spelling
CinematographyTim Southcott
EditorStefan Arnsten
Running time74 minutes
Production companiesSpelling-Goldberg Productions
20th Century Fox Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseJanuary 8, 1974 (1974-01-08)

Plot

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A cop goes after a group of police who have turned vigilante.

Cast

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Reception

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Death Squad (1974)". Moviefone. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  2. ^ Thomas, K. (Jan 8, 1974). "TV MOVIE REVIEWS". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 157455276.
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