Cop on the Beat (1975)
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An aging street cop goes after a gang of toughs involved in several robbery-rapes on his beat in this pilot (a spin-off from "Police Story") for the 1975-76 series. The veteran cop concept also was the basis for "The Blue Knight" series at the same time — and that, too, was based on a Joseph Wambaugh creation. Also known as "The Return of Joe Forrester."
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Lloyd BridgesJoe Forrester
Pat CrowleyGeorgia Cameron
Jim BackusJake Mandel
Dane ClarkLt. Baker
Dean StockwellDet. Callan
Della ReeseClaudine
Janis PaigeIrene
Tom DrakeThe Golfer
Edie AdamsMassage Parlor Owner
Charles DrakeDeputy Chief Berliner
Eddie EganSgt. Malone
Don StroudPlumsMovie DNA
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What is Cop on the Beat about?
An aging street cop goes after a gang of toughs involved in several robbery-rapes on his beat in this pilot (a spin-off from "Police Story") for the 1975-76 series. The veteran cop concept also was the basis for "The Blue Knight" series at the same time — and that, too, was based on a Joseph Wambaugh creation. Also known as "The Return of Joe Forrester."
How long is Cop on the Beat?
Cop on the Beat has a runtime of 73 minutes.