Report to the Commissioner (1975): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Report to the Commissioner is a 1975 crime drama directed by Milton Katselas, starring Susan Blakely as Patty Butler, Tony King and Michael Moriarty. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Milton Katselas
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Frankovich Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Report to the Commissioner About?
The premise of Report to the Commissioner without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Patty Butler, a police officer working undercover under the alias “Chicklet,” lives with criminal Thomas “Stick” Henderson to gather evidence. Unaware that she is a cop, Detective Bo Lockley is assigned to find her, ultimately becoming the detective who kills her.
Report to the Commissioner Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder
- detective
- flashback
- drug dealer
- prostitute
- elevator
- chase
- investigation
- disco
- police
- new york city
- based on novel
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- police officer
- police commissioner
- intrigue
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- living together
- suspense
- tragic event
- police detective
- idealism
- flash forward
- harassment
- undergover narc
- narc
- female narc
- police partner
- black american
- african american
- handicapped man
- street life
- assistant district attorney
- pimp
- police precinct
- gun
- standoff
- runaway
- live in girlfriend
- pursuit
- boxer shorts
- murdered by a policeman
- manhattan new york city
- barricade
- shootout
- shooting
- loft
- suicide
- suicide by hanging
- jail cell
- shoulder holster
Where to Watch Report to the Commissioner
Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Report to the Commissioner Cast & Characters
Susan Blakely leads the cast as Patty Butler, with Tony King as Thomas 'Stick' Henderson and Michael Moriarty as Bo Lockley. Directed by Milton Katselas; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Milton Katselas
- Susan Blakely as Patty Butler
- Tony King as Thomas 'Stick' Henderson
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Michael Moriarty as Bo Lockley - Sonny Grosso as Detective
Also Starring in Report to the Commissioner
· 12 more- Yaphet Kotto Richard 'Crunch' Blackstone
- Richard Gere Billy
- Bob Balaban Joey Egan
- William Devane Asst. D.A. Jackson
- Héctor Elizondo Captain D'Angelo
- Vic Tayback Lt. Seidensticker
- Dana Elcar Chief Perna
- Stephen Elliott Police Commissioner
- Michael McGuire Lt. Hanson
- Noelle North Samantha
- Edward Grover Captain Strichter
- Albert Seedman Detective Schulman
Report to the Commissioner Plot Summary
What happens in Report to the Commissioner from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Beauregard “Bo” Lockley, Michael Moriarty, is a new type of undercover detective in the New York City Police Department, distinguished by his long hair and thoughtful approach to crime. His latest assignment involves locating a missing young woman Patty Butler, Susan Blakely, though he isn’t told she is actually an undercover officer whose mission is to get close to a heroin dealer, Thomas “Stick” Henderson, Tony King.
Lockley discovers Patty living with Henderson in the Times Square area, and her presence complicates her own assignment. She arranges to meet him the next morning, but when the rendezvous is missed, he goes to their residence. In the ensuing chaotic shoot-out, Lockley accidentally shoots Patty dead.
Full summary
The whole story of Report to the Commissioner, scene by scene
Report to the Commissioner Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Report to the Commissioner.
How Well Do You Know Report to the Commissioner?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the undercover detective played by Michael Moriarty?
Cars in Report to the Commissioner
85 cars on screen, including the 1974 Plymouth Fury and the 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
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1974 Plymouth Fury Important role -
1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Minor role -
1970 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1971 Checker Taxicab Minor role
Report to the Commissioner Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Quiero la verdad” and “Der einsame Job”.
- Also known as
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- Quiero la verdad
- Der einsame Job
- Investigação Perigosa
- Raport dla komisarza
- Рапорт для комісара
- Доклад для следователя
- Rapport Confidentiel
- Rapporto al capo della polizia
- 报告局长
- گزارش به کمیسر
- 특수 경찰
- Informe per al comissari
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- Rapor
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Report to the Commissioner FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Report to the Commissioner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Report to the Commissioner?
Report to the Commissioner runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Report to the Commissioner released?
Report to the Commissioner was released on February 5, 1975.
Who directed Report to the Commissioner?
Report to the Commissioner was directed by Milton Katselas.
More films by Milton Katselas Who is in the cast of Report to the Commissioner?
Report to the Commissioner stars Susan Blakely as Patty Butler, Tony King as Thomas 'Stick' Henderson and Michael Moriarty as Bo Lockley, among 16 credited actors.
Where can I watch Report to the Commissioner?
In the US, Report to the Commissioner is streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus and MGM+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store (availability from JustWatch).
Does Report to the Commissioner have a post-credit scene?
No. Report to the Commissioner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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