Tarzana

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Tarzana

1978

0h 30m

5.0(1 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

A private detective takes on a strange case.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Michael C. Gwynne

Milt Lassitor

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Edie Adams

Hooker

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Pete Candoli

Bartender

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Timothy Carey

Benny

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Eddie Constantine

Police Inspector

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Ann Dusenberry

Thelma

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Charles Knapp

TV Oaf

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Kate Murtagh

Housemom

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Jason Ronard

Cab Driver

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Reni Santoni

Unknown Role

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Carel Struycken

Polynesian

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