Banyon
1971, English. Directed by Robert Day.
In the tradition of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. The private eye of the thirties returns.
Miles C. Banyon is a private investigator in 1930s Los Angeles. In this TV movie—which served as the pilot episode for the short-lived TV show—Banyon's new client, a young woman, is found dead in his office...shot with his own gun.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Robert DayDirector
- Robert ForsterMiles C. Banyon
- Darren McGavinLieutenant Pete Cordova
- José FerrerLee Jennings
- Anjanette ComerDiane Jennings
- Herb EdelmanHarry Sprague
- Hermione GingoldPeggy Revere
- Leslie ParrishRuth Sprague
- Ray DantonVictor Pappas
- Deidre DanielsIrene Fortolla
- Stanley AdamsEddie Dolan
- Carla BorelliJoan
- Ted HartleySonny Arnheim
Details
- Released
- 15 March 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ed Adamson
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How long is Banyon?
Banyon runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is Banyon on?
Banyon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 March 1971. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Banyon?
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Who directed Banyon?
Banyon (1971) was directed by Robert Day and stars Robert Forster, Darren McGavin, José Ferrer.