The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime
1996, English. Directed by David Chase.
Rockford rekindles a hot romance and faces some ruthless stone-cold killers.
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.
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Cast & crew
- David ChaseDirector
- James GarnerJim Rockford
- Kathryn HarroldMegan Dougherty Adams
- Joe SantosLt. Dennis Becker
- Vladimir SkomarovskyGennady Koblets
- Ramy ZadaFesta
- Richard KileyFrank Dougherty
- Stuart MargolinAngel Martin
- Ilia VolokBoris
- Jack GarnerCaptain McEnroe
- Bryan CranstonPatrick Dougherty
- Scott DennyTony
- John Christian GraasDaniel
Details
- Released
- 18 September 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Chase
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The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime: quick answers
What should I watch before The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime?
Watch The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise (1995), The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... (1996), The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best (1996), and The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play (1996) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime?
Next in the series: The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda (1997) and The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads (1999).
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How long is The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime?
The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime have a post-credits scene?
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The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 September 1996. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime?
If you liked The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime, try Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con A Con, Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder, Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage.
Who directed The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime?
The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime (1996) was directed by David Chase and stars James Garner, Kathryn Harrold, Joe Santos.