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The TV pilot so lost even TMDB gave up. What's hiding in this '85 crime time capsule?

Dirty Work (1985)

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Overview

DramaCrime

An unsold TV pilot starring Kerrie Keane and Louis Giambalvo.

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Content warning
failed tv pilot
systemic corruptiongendered power dynamicsinstitutional failure

Standout Aspects

Acting

Kerrie Keane commits harder than this pilot deserved.

Production

Gleaming '85 cinematography desperately selling prestige.

Best for:Solo: Perfect for 2 AM 'what even IS this' YouTube archaeology.·Background: Fold laundry to forgotten network TV energy.
Jerry Thorpe

Director

Jerry Thorpe

ReleasedJun 6, 1985
Runtime1h
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Kerrie Keane

Kerrie Keane

Nadine Leevanhoek

Louis Giambalvo

Louis Giambalvo

George Wylie

Wyatt Knight

Wyatt Knight

Aaron Benedict

Diana Douglas

Diana Douglas

Jeanine Leevanhoek

Teresa Ganzel

Teresa Ganzel

Cheryl Burke

Dorian Harewood

Dorian Harewood

Lt. Jack Hill

Daniel McVicar

Daniel McVicar

Lt. Mark McEvans

Loyda Ramos

Loyda Ramos

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Jerry Thorpe directed this between Dynasty episodes—explains the glossy grime.

Cultural

This was NBC's attempt to compete with Cagney & Lacey; they chose... differently.

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