Murder Can Hurt You!

Murder Can Hurt You!

1980 · 100 min · Comedy, TV Movie

A private eye spoof that sends up assorted TV detectives from Ironside, Columbo and Kojak to Baretta, McCloud and Starsky and Hutch, as eight bumbling super-sleuths band together in a battle of wits against the devilishly clever Master Criminal.

Directed by Roger Duchowny · Written by Ron Friedman

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Cast

Victor Buono Chief Ironbottom
Tony Danza Pony Lambretta
Jamie Farr Studsky
John Byner Len 'Hatch' Hatchington
Gavin MacLeod Lt. Nojack
Buck Owens Sheriff Tim MacSkye
Connie Stevens Sgt. Salty Sanderson
Jimmie Walker Parks the Pusher
Burt Young Lt. Palumbo
Marty Allen Det. Starkos
Richard Deacon Mr. Burnice
Gunilla Hutton Raquel

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