Contract on Cherry Street

Nov 19, 1977

2h 25m

★ 6.3

Overview

A policeman devises an unorthodox plan for bringing criminals to justice after his partner is brutally gunned down.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

TV Movie

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures Television

Artanis Productions Inc.

Contract on Cherry Street Trailers

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Cast

Frank Hovannes

Frank Sinatra

Ernie Weinberg

Martin Balsam

Tommy Sindardos

Jay Black

Emily Hovannes

Verna Bloom

Vincenzo Seruto

Joe De Santis

Bob Waldman

Martin Gabel

Ron Polito

Harry Guardino

Al Palmini / Arnold Palmer

James Luisi

Lou Savage

Michael Nouri

Eddie Manzaro

Marco St. John

Roberto Obregon

Henry Silva

Flo Weinberg

Estelle Omens

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