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Life on Mars

2008-10-09 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 6.4

Mystery · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

After a car crash, police detective Sam Tyler mysteriously finds himself transported back to 1973 and still working as a detective.

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Creators
Matthew Graham, Tony Jordan, Ashley Pharoah
Production companies
Kudos, 20th Century Fox Television, ABC Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

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Jason O'MaraJason O'MaraDet. Sam Tyler
Harvey KeitelHarvey KeitelLt. Gene Hunt
Gretchen MolGretchen MolPolicewoman Annie Norris
Michael ImperioliMichael ImperioliDet. Ray Carling
Jonathan MurphyJonathan MurphyDet. Chris Skelton
Greg D'AgostinoGreg D'AgostinoDetective
Chris Miskiewicz

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