Hangup(1974)
His job was busting junkies. His mistake was loving one.
Hangup Synopsis
A rookie cop on the undercover narcotic squad falls for the junkie who can help him nab a ruthless pusher/killer.
Hangup (1974) is a drama and action film directed by Henry Hathaway, released on October 1, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars William Elliott, Cliff Potts, Marki Bey and Michael Lerner. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry Hathaway
- Writers:
- Lee Lazich, Bernard Brunner, Albert Maltz
- Producers:
- Martin Rackin
- Cinematographer:
- Robert B. Hauser
- Production:
- Brut Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Hangup (1974) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hangup before you stream it.
Hangup Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Elliott
as Ken
Cliff Potts
as Lou
Marki Bey
as Julie
Michael Lerner
as Fred Richards
Wally Taylor
as Sgt. Becker
George Murdock
as Capt. Gorney
Timothy Blake
as Gwen
Fredd Wayne
as Felder
Midori
as Sally
- Jerry Ayres
Jerry Ayres
as Jerry
Lynn Hamilton
as Mrs. Ramsey
Bob Delegall
as Jennings
Key crew
Directed by Henry Hathaway, written by Lee Lazich, Bernard Brunner and Albert Maltz, produced by Martin Rackin.
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Hangup Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Hangup – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hangup online?
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Who stars in Hangup?
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The main cast of Hangup (1974) includes William Elliott, Cliff Potts, Marki Bey, Michael Lerner and Wally Taylor. The film was directed by Henry Hathaway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hangup released?
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Hangup was released on October 1, 1974 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Hangup worth watching?
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Hangup (1974) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hangup?
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Yes. The official Hangup trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.