Cop on the Beat(1975)
Cop on the Beat Synopsis
An aging street cop goes after a gang of toughs involved in several robbery-rapes on his beat in this pilot (a spin-off from "Police Story") for the 1975-76 series. The veteran cop concept also was the basis for "The Blue Knight" series at the same time — and that, too, was based on a Joseph Wambaugh creation. Also known as "The Return of Joe Forrester."
Cop on the Beat (1975) is a crime, drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Virgil W. Vogel, released on May 6, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Lloyd Bridges, Pat Crowley, Jim Backus and Dane Clark. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Virgil W. Vogel
- Writers:
- Mark Rodgers
- Producers:
- Christopher Morgan
- Cinematographer:
- Emmett Bergholz
- Production:
- David Gerber Productions, Columbia Pictures Television
- Status:
- Released
Cop on the Beat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lloyd Bridges
as Joe Forrester
Pat Crowley
as Georgia Cameron
Jim Backus
as Jake Mandel
Dane Clark
as Lt. Baker
Dean Stockwell
as Det. Callan
Della Reese
as Claudine
Janis Paige
as Irene
Tom Drake
as The Golfer
Edie Adams
as Massage Parlor Owner
Charles Drake
as Deputy Chief Berliner
Eddie Egan
as Sgt. Malone
Don Stroud
as Plums
Key crew
Directed by Virgil W. Vogel, written by Mark Rodgers, produced by Christopher Morgan.
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Cop on the Beat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 8 ratings.
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Cop on the Beat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cop on the Beat online?
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Who stars in Cop on the Beat?
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The main cast of Cop on the Beat (1975) includes Lloyd Bridges, Pat Crowley, Jim Backus, Dane Clark and Dean Stockwell. The film was directed by Virgil W. Vogel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cop on the Beat released?
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Cop on the Beat was released on May 6, 1975 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Cop on the Beat worth watching?
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Cop on the Beat (1975) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.