Overview

The murder of a journalist, coming shortly after the killings of a black teenager and a white cop, threatens to inflame passions in the city. To prevent a riot, Lieutenant Sam Danforth and District Attorney Leslie Washburn are determined to find the killer, even though they do not exactly get along with each other and disagree over procedure.

Cast

Leslie Nielsen, Hari Rhodes, Aldo Ray, Ruby Dee, Beverly Todd, Max Julien, Dana Elcar, Mel Stewart

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What is "Deadlock" about?

The murder of a journalist, coming shortly after the killings of a black teenager and a white cop, threatens to inflame passions in the city. To prevent a riot, Lieutenant Sam Danforth and District Attorney Leslie Washburn are determined to find the killer, even though they do not exactly get along with each other and disagree over procedure.

When was "Deadlock" released?

Deadlock was released in 1969.

Who stars in "Deadlock"?

The cast includes Leslie Nielsen, Hari Rhodes, Aldo Ray, Ruby Dee.

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