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Madigan
UNITED STATES · 1968

Madigan

Don Siegel
police procedural redemption gun violence institutional hierarchy fugitive pursuit
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Synopsis

NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.

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