In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing(1990)
When a cop goes down, his partner gets dangerous.
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing Synopsis
A look at the dangerous and bizarre life of an undercover cop who lives on the edge and the strife and heartbreak that comes with the job. There is also a tremendous amount of guilt and psychological pain when an undercover sting goes bad and they lose a comrade in the line of duty.
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (1990) is a action, crime, drama, thriller and tv movie film directed by Dick Lowry, released on November 25, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars James Farentino, Steven Weber, Susan Walters and Harold Sylvester. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Dick Lowry
- Writers:
- Philip Rosenberg
- Producers:
- Dick Lowry
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Beascoechea
- Composer:
- Mark Snow
- Production:
- Patchett Kaufman Entertainment, Brittcadia Productions, World International Network
- Status:
- Released
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Farentino
as Lt. Ray Wiltern
Steven Weber
as Matt Fisher
Susan Walters
as Julie Tobias
Harold Sylvester
as Art Regan
Dan Lauria
as Kadazian
Jane Daly
as Barbara
Clyde Kusatsu
as Matsumo
Tony Plana
as Mario Portillo Grande
Charles Haid
as Tommy Quinn
Paul Sanchez
as Martinez
JoAnn Willette
as Dolores
- Gregory Millar
Gregory Millar
as Chi Chi
Key crew
Directed by Dick Lowry, written by Philip Rosenberg, produced by Dick Lowry.
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In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing online?
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In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (1990) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing?
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The main cast of In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (1990) includes James Farentino, Steven Weber, Susan Walters, Harold Sylvester and Dan Lauria. The film was directed by Dick Lowry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing released?
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In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing was released on November 25, 1990 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing worth watching?
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In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (1990) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.