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In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas

1991 · 96 min

A grim, matter-of-fact true-crime procedural that grinds toward a tense standoff, more sobering than thrilling.}{.

Directed by
Dick Lowry
Genres
Crime, Drama, Tv movie
Starring
Rod Steiger, Michael Gross, Gary Basaraba
Overview
From the "In the Line of Duty" made-for-television movie series, Manhunt in the Dakotas is based on the true story of cop-killer/white supremacist Gordon Kahl.

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Directed by
Dick Lowry
Genres
Crime, Drama, Tv movie
Starring
Rod Steiger, Michael Gross, Gary Basaraba
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • race
    • violence
    • justice
    • obsession
    Places
    • countryside
    • small town
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    • procedural
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
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    Action5
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance0
    Tension7
    Darkness7
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    crime, drama, tv movie
    Directed by
    Dick Lowry
    Written by
    Michael Petryni
    Starring
    Rod Steiger, Michael Gross, Gary Basaraba, Christopher Rich, Amy Wright, Beth Fowler, Henderson Forsythe, Brad Sullivan
    Music
    Mark Snow
    Cinematography
    Frank Beascoechea
    Runtime
    96 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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