Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
1995, English. Directed by Bruce Paltrow.
In New York two detectives of the 87th precinct are initially baffled by the brutal, ritualistic slayings of several young women. Through good detective work and clues left at the crime scenes by the psychopathic killer, they are able to deduce who the killer's next victim will be. A tense chase ensues as they try to prevent him from continuing his bloody rampage
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Bruce PaltrowDirector
- Randy QuaidDetective Steve Carella
- Alan BlumenfeldDetective Ollie Weeks
- Ving RhamesDetective Artie Brown
- Steven FlynnHenry 'Lightning' Lytell
- Eddie JonesByrnes
- Alex McArthurDetective Bert Kling
- Steve ParkTodd Wilkins
- Ron PerkinsDetective Meyer Meyer
- Mary-Joan NegroMrs. Anunciato
- Deanne BrayTeddy Franklin
- Tracy MiddendorfDorothy
- Johann CarloSarah Meyer
Details
- Released
- 19 March 1995
- Country
- United States of America
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Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning?
If you liked Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning, try Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise, Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to Die, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reunited and It Feels So Deadly.
Who directed Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning?
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning (1995) was directed by Bruce Paltrow and stars Randy Quaid, Alan Blumenfeld, Ving Rhames.