The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime

The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime

Rockford rekindles a hot romance and faces some ruthless stone-cold killers.

1996 · 120 min · ★ 6.8 · TV Movie, Crime, Mystery

Laid-back private eye Jim Rockford and his brown Pontiac Firebird become embroiled in another case when he runs across an old flame, blind book editor Megan. Her no-good playboy cousin Patrick is involved with the Russian Mob, which puts everyone's life in danger. The weary Rockford must also deal with his old friend Angel, who is painting Jim's trailer to work off a debt.

Directed by David Chase · Written by David Chase

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