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The Rockford Files
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The Rockford Files

1974-09-13 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.6

Crime · Drama · Mystery

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
Status
Ended

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James GarnerJames GarnerJim Rockford
Noah Beery Jr.Noah Beery Jr.Joseph 'Rocky' Rockford

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