The Blue Knight(1975)
The Blue Knight Synopsis
In this pilot film that preceded the short-lived series, a street cop in his last week on the force before his retirement investigates the murder of his partner.
The Blue Knight (1975) is a crime, drama and tv movie film directed by J. Lee Thompson, released on May 9, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars George Kennedy, Alex Rocco, Glynn Turman and Verna Bloom. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- J. Lee Thompson
- Writers:
- Joseph Wambaugh, Albert Ruben
- Producers:
- Joel Rogosin, John Furia
- Cinematographer:
- Richard L. Rawlings
- Production:
- Lorimar Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Blue Knight Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Kennedy
as Bumper Morgan
Alex Rocco
as Det. Charley Bronski
Glynn Turman
as Edwin Beall
Verna Bloom
as Moody Larkin
Michael Margotta
as Frank Zugarelli
Seth Allen
as Piskor
John Steadman
as Wimpey
Rick Hurst
as Det. Harriman
- Bart Burns
Bart Burns
as Randy
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Leroy 'Tank' Whittier
- Walter Barnes
Walter Barnes
as Personnel Officer
Marc Alaimo
as The Dutchman
Key crew
Directed by J. Lee Thompson, written by Joseph Wambaugh and Albert Ruben, produced by Joel Rogosin and John Furia.
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The Blue Knight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Blue Knight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blue Knight online?
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Who stars in The Blue Knight?
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The main cast of The Blue Knight (1975) includes George Kennedy, Alex Rocco, Glynn Turman, Verna Bloom and Michael Margotta. The film was directed by J. Lee Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blue Knight released?
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The Blue Knight was released on May 9, 1975 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is The Blue Knight worth watching?
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The Blue Knight (1975) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.