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Cast
Randy Quaid
as Detective Steve Carella
Alan Blumenfeld
as Detective Ollie Weeks
Ving Rhames
as Detective Artie Brown
Steven Flynn
as Henry 'Lightning' Lytell
Eddie Jones
as Byrnes
Alex McArthur
as Detective Bert Kling
Steve Park
as Todd Wilkins
Ron Perkins
as Detective Meyer Meyer
Mary-Joan Negro
as Mrs. Anunciato
Deanne Bray
as Teddy Franklin
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1995
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie, Crime
Votes9
DirectorBruce Paltrow
WritersBruce Paltrow
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEd McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
About Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
In New York two detectives of the 87th precinct are initially baffled by the brutal, ritualistic slayings of several young women. Through good detective work and clues left at the crime scenes by the psychopathic killer, they are able to deduce who the killer's next victim will be. A tense chase ensues as they try to prevent him from continuing his bloody rampage
Directed by Bruce Paltrow, Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning leans on a strong ensemble — Randy Quaid, Alan Blumenfeld, Ving Rhames — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1995.
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