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Police thriller about a big-city cop who sets out to avenge the death of his partner, thought to have been shot dead by a drug dealer. McQ tracks the villain down, but he turns out to have friends in high places, leading to McQ being struck off the case. Knowing he has been sacrificed to placate political bosses, McQ resigns from the force. But he immediately contacts a private eye friend, and together they continue the investigation.

Keywords:

Action, Crime, Drama, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1974) (USA) (2 Star)

Cast:

John Wayne	.... Det. Lt. Lon McQ
Eddie Albert	.... Capt. Ed Kosterman
Diana Muldaur	.... Lois Boyle
Colleen Dewhurst	.... Myra
Clu Gulager	.... Franklin Toms
David Huddleston	.... Edward M. 'Pinky' Farrow

Supporting Cast:

Jim Watkins	.... J.C. Davis
Al Lettieri	.... Manny Santiago
Julie Adams	.... Elaine Forrester
Roger E. Mosley	.... Rosey
William Bryant	.... Sgt. Stan Boyle
Richard Kelton	.... Radical

Directors:

John Sturges

Writers:

Lawrence Roman