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In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (1990): Cast

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In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing is a 1990 crime thriller directed by Dick Lowry, starring Tony Plana as Mario Portillo Grande, Steven Weber and Charles Haid. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Dick Lowry
Genres
Crime , Drama , Thriller , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing About?

The premise of In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing without spoilers.

When a partner’s fellow officer is taken down, the surviving cop is thrust into an even more perilous world. The film follows an undercover detective who constantly walks a razor‑thin line, confronting the bizarre and brutal realities of his assignments. A botched sting brings intense guilt and psychological torment as he mourns the loss of a comrade killed in the line of duty.

In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • police officer
  • sequel
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing Cast & Characters

Tony Plana leads the cast as Mario Portillo Grande, with Steven Weber as Matt Fisher and Charles Haid as Tommy Quinn. Directed by Dick Lowry; 30 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing

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From the director

More from Dick Lowry

More films directed by Dick Lowry, best-rated first: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost, Silver Bells and Heart of a Stranger.

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Cars

Cars in In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing

37 cars on screen, including the 1979 Chevrolet El Camino and the 1983 Ford Econoline.

All 37 cars
  • 1979 Chevrolet El Camino in In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing 1979 Chevrolet El Camino Important role
  • 1983 Ford Econoline in In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing 1983 Ford Econoline Important role
  • 1985 GMC Vandura in In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing 1985 GMC Vandura Important role
  • Harley-Davidson Sportster in In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing Harley-Davidson Sportster Important role
Details

In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Un flic à abattre” and “При исполнении долга: Убийство полицейского”.

Also known as
  • Un flic à abattre
  • При исполнении долга: Убийство полицейского
  • При виконанні службових обов'язків: Поліцейські для вбивства

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FAQ

In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing?

In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing released?

In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing was released on November 25, 1990.

Who directed In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing?

In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing was directed by Dick Lowry.

More films by Dick Lowry

Who is in the cast of In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing?

In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing stars Tony Plana as Mario Portillo Grande, Steven Weber as Matt Fisher and Charles Haid as Tommy Quinn, among 30 credited actors.

Does In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing have a post-credit scene?

No. In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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