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The New Centurions
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The New Centurions

1972-08-03 · 103 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Drama · Action

An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as police work becomes his entire life.

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Directors
Richard Fleischer
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Winkler Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George C. ScottGeorge C. ScottKilvinski
Stacy KeachStacy KeachRoy Fehle
Jane AlexanderJane AlexanderDorothy Fehler
Scott WilsonScott WilsonGus
Rosalind CashRosalind CashLorrie
Erik EstradaErik EstradaSergio
Clifton JamesClifton JamesWhitey
Richard E. KalkMilton
James B. SikkingJames B. SikkingSergeant Anders
Isabel SanfordIsabel SanfordWilma
Carol SpeedCarol SpeedMartha
Burke ByrnesBurke ByrnesPhillips
William AthertonWilliam AthertonJohnson
Ed LauterEd LauterGalloway
Dolph SweetDolph SweetSergeant Runyon
Stefan GieraschStefan GieraschLandlord
Roger E. MosleyRoger E. MosleyTruck Driver
Read MorganRead MorganWoodrow Gandy
Pepe SernaPepe SernaYoung Mexican Man
Lieux DresslerLieux DresslerOrville's Wife (uncredited)

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