The Hollywood Detective

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The Hollywood Detective

"Until now, he's only been shot with a camera."

1989

6.0(1 votes)

TV Movie

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Overview

An actor at the end of the line who used to play a PI on TV turns to real detective work when a fan of his begs him to help her.

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Telly Savalas

Harry Bell

Acting

Helene Udy

Lois Wednesday

Acting

George Coe

Sid Curley

Acting

Joe Dallesandro

Eddie Northcott

Acting

Tom Reese

Lt. Victor Grabouski

Acting

William Bassett

Jerry Brazil (as William H. Bassett)

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