23 Sep 2005
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Dragnet
This was the hottest case to hit the department!
Two homicide detectives try to find just the facts behind a mobster's brutal murder.
Top Billed Cast
Jack Webb Sergeant Joe Friday
Ben Alexander Officer Frank Smith
Richard Boone Capt .James E. Hamilton
Ann Robinson Officer Grace Downey
Stacy Harris Max Edward Troy
Virginia Gregg Mrs. Ethel Starkie
Vic Perrin Deputy D.A. Adolph Alexander
Georgia Ellis Belle Davitt
James Griffith Jesse Quinn
Dick Cathcart Roy Cleaver
Malcolm Atterbury Lee Reinhard
Willard Sage Chester Davitt
Olan Soule Ray Pinker
Dennis Weaver Capt. R.A. Lohrman
Herb Vigran Mr. Archer
Virginia Christine Mrs. Caldwell
James Anderson Fred Kemp
Cliff Arquette Charley Weaver
Harry Bartell Lt. Stevens
Bert Holland Narrator (voice)
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