

The Rockford Files
1974-09-13 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.6
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.
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- Creators
- Stephen J. Cannell, Roy Huggins
- Production companies
- Universal Television, Roy Huggins-Public Arts Productions, Cherokee Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Ended
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James GarnerJim Rockford
Noah Beery Jr.Joseph 'Rocky' RockfordTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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