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Public Morals

2015-08-25 · 43 min / episode · ★ 6.8

Crime · Drama

Set in the early 1960's in New York City's Public Morals Division, where cops walk the line between morality and criminality as the temptations that come from dealing with all kinds of vice can get the better of them.

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Creators
Edward Burns
Production companies
Marlboro Road Gang Productions, Amblin Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Canceled

Top Cast

Edward BurnsEdward BurnsTerry Muldoon
Michael RapaportMichael RapaportCharlie Bullman
Katrina BowdenKatrina BowdenFortune
Cormac CullinaneCormac CullinaneJames Muldoon
Austin StowellAustin StowellSean O'Bannon
Lyndon SmithLyndon SmithDeirdre
Wass StevensWass StevensVince Latucci
Keith NobbsKeith NobbsPat Duffy
Ruben Santiago-HudsonRuben Santiago-HudsonLt. King
Patrick MurneyPatrick MurneyPetey 'Mac' Mackenna
Brian WilesBrian WilesJimmy Shea

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