A young homicide detective and a retired police detective work together to solve three recent murders related to an old, unsolved case of a stolen diamond.
Acting
Durning's scene-stealing retired criminal is pure joy
Writing
Surprisingly sharp banter between odd-couple leads
Director
Dick Lowry
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of several TV movies Dick Lowry directed in the late 80s, cementing his reputation for efficient, character-driven action.
Charles Durning was coming off an Oscar nomination for 'To Be or Not To Be' (1983) and used this role to prove he could carry comedic action just as deftly as dramatic weight.
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