In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
1990, English. Directed by Dick Lowry.
When a cop goes down, his partner gets dangerous.
A look at the dangerous and bizarre life of an undercover cop who lives on the edge and the strife and heartbreak that comes with the job. There is also a tremendous amount of guilt and psychological pain when an undercover sting goes bad and they lose a comrade in the line of duty.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 25 November 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip Rosenberg
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In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing: quick answers
What should I watch before In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing?
Watch In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders (1988) first.
What comes after In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing?
Next in the series: In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas (1991), In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992), and In the Line of Duty: Street War (1992).
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How long is In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing?
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing?
If you liked In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing, try Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise, The Organization, Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost.
Who directed In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing?
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (1990) was directed by Dick Lowry and stars James Farentino, Steven Weber, Susan Walters.