Newman's Law

Aug 21, 1974

1h 38m

★ 6.1

Most cops play it by the book. Newman wrote his own!

Overview

LAPD Officer Newman has not gotten the reputation of a straight arrow by avoiding conflict when fighting for right. In this police drama, his honesty is put to the test when he and his partner discover an international drug ring involving some of the department's highest ranking officers.

Genres

Action

Crime

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Vince Newman

George Peppard

Garry

Roger Robinson

Reardon

Eugene Roche

Jack Eastman

Gordon Pinsent

John Dellanzia

Abe Vigoda

Frank Lo Falcone

Louis Zorich

Frank Archer

Michael Lerner

Baines

Stack Pierce

Pete Jimenez

Victor Campos

Quist

Mel Stewart

Beutel

Jack Murdoch

Hinney

David Spielberg

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