The Hang Up

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The Hang Up

1969

1h 15m

4.6(10 votes)

Crime

Drama

Romance

Overview

Two vice cops get entangled in a web of prostitution, blackmail and murder.

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13 members

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Tony Vorno

Sgt. Walsh

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Sharon Matt

Angel

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Peter Balakoff

Pyrano

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Genene Cooper

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Luke Perry

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Bonnie Clark

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Michael March

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Gene Blackey

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Bambi Allen

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William Guhl

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James Lemp

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James E. Myers

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Karen Swanson

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