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A Killing Affair
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A Killing Affair

1977-09-21 · 100 min · ★ 4.8

Crime · Drama · TV Movie

A white female detective is partnered with a black male detective to find the person who is committing a series of particularly vicious murders. During the course of the investigation the two begin to develop an attraction to each other, but the situation is complicated by the fact that he is married.

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Directors
Richard C. Sarafian
Production companies
Columbia Pictures Television, David Gerber Productions, CBS
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Elizabeth MontgomeryElizabeth MontgomeryVikki Eaton
O. J. SimpsonO. J. SimpsonWoodrow York
Rosalind CashRosalind CashBeverly York
John MahonJohn MahonDet. Shoup
Priscilla PointerPriscilla PointerJudge Cudahy
Allan RichAllan RichCapt. Bullis
Charles RobinsonCharles RobinsonBuck Fryman
John P. RyanJohn P. RyanFlagler
Dean StockwellDean StockwellKenneth Switzer
Dolph SweetDolph SweetScotty Neilson
Todd BridgesTodd BridgesTodd York
Fred StuthmanFred StuthmanLukens Switzer
John SteadmanJohn SteadmanCooks
Michael DurrellMichael DurrellCabrillo
Stephen ParrSgt. Boyle
Edward KnightKagel
Michael J. LondonSgt. Gould
Morgan FarleyMorgan FarleyMr. Macy
Georgia SchmidtMrs. Macy
Natalie CoreNatalie CoreMrs. Harrow

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