Hangup

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Hangup

"His job was busting junkies. His mistake was loving one."

1974

1h 34m

5.3(3 votes)

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Overview

A rookie cop on the undercover narcotic squad falls for the junkie who can help him nab a ruthless pusher/killer.

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13 members

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William Elliott

Ken

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Cliff Potts

Lou

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Marki Bey

Julie

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Michael Lerner

Fred Richards

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Wally Taylor

Sgt. Becker

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George Murdock

Capt. Gorney

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Timothy Blake

Gwen

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Fredd Wayne

Felder

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Midori

Sally

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Jerry Ayres

Jerry

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Lynn Hamilton

Mrs. Ramsey

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Bob Delegall

Jennings

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Louie Elias

Detective

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