

The Hollywood Detective
1989-10-25 · 88 min · ★ 7.0
An actor at the end of the line who used to play a PI on TV turns to real detective work when a fan of his begs him to help her.
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- Directors
- Kevin Connor
- Production companies
- MCA Television Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Telly SavalasHarry Bell
Helene UdyLois Wednesday
George CoeSid Curley
Joe DallesandroEddie Northcott
Tom ReeseLt. Victor Grabouski
William BassettJerry Brazil (as William H. Bassett)
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