To Kill a Cop
1978, English. Directed by Gary Nelson.
Earl Eischied is a man with his hands full. As the Chief of Detectives in New York City he is trying to break up a group of black militants that are on a crime spree including the killing of a police officer. He is also trying to battle with a mayor and police commissioner that want him out of his job.
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Gary NelsonDirector
- Joe Don BakerChief Earl M. Eischied
- Louis Gossett Jr.Everett Walker
- Patrick O'NealPolice Commissioner
- Desi Arnaz Jr.Martin Delahanty
- Christine BelfordAgnes Cusack
- Eartha KittPaula
- Rosey GrierAlbert Hoyt
- Diana MuldaurFlorence
- Scott BradyInsp. James Gleason
- George DiCenzoCapt. Cornworth
- Alan FudgeRalph O'Connor
- Nathan GeorgeCharles
Details
- Released
- 10 April 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest Tidyman
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How long is To Kill a Cop?
To Kill a Cop runs 186 minutes (3h 6m).
Does To Kill a Cop have a post-credits scene?
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To Kill a Cop parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
To Kill a Cop is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is To Kill a Cop on?
To Kill a Cop isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 April 1978. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like To Kill a Cop?
If you liked To Kill a Cop, try Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, A Bundle of Trouble: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery.
Who directed To Kill a Cop?
To Kill a Cop (1978) was directed by Gary Nelson and stars Joe Don Baker, Louis Gossett Jr., Patrick O'Neal.