Dragnet

Year: 1987

Runtime: 106 min

Language: English

Director: Tom Mankiewicz

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A dedicated and serious detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, is partnered with the enthusiastic but inexperienced Officer Pep Streebeck to investigate a series of unusual ritualistic killings. Their contrasting personalities lead to humorous clashes as they delve into the case, uncovering a dangerous cult and a planned violent ceremony. Meanwhile, Friday finds his personal life complicated by a burgeoning romance, which threatens to impact his ability to solve the crimes.

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