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Smile Jenny, You're Dead
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Smile Jenny, You're Dead

1974-02-03 · 100 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Drama · TV Movie · Thriller

David Janssen (The Fugitive) portrays dogged detective Harry in the telefilm that was the second of two pilots preceding his memorable Harry O series. Among the highlights: young Jodie Foster as Liberty, the wise-beyond-her-years homeless waif Harry befriends.

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Directors
Jerry Thorpe
Production companies
Warner Bros. Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

David JanssenDavid JanssenHarry Orwell
Andrea MarcovicciAndrea MarcovicciJennifer English
John AndersonJohn AndersonCol. John Lockport
Jodie FosterJodie FosterLiberty Cole
Howard Da SilvaHoward Da SilvaLt. Humphrey Kenner
Tim McIntireTim McIntireCharley English
Zalman KingZalman KingRoy St. John
Clu GulagerClu GulagerDet. Milt Bosworth
Martin GabelMartin GabelMeade De Ruyter
Barbara LeighBarbara LeighMildred
Victor ArgoVictor ArgoSgt. Richard Marum
Ellen WestonEllen WestonJulia
Harvey JasonHarvey JasonPortrait Photographer
Chet WinfieldAssistant Photographer

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