The Return of Frank Cannon

NR
1h 36m
1980
6.2 /10 (6)

Overview

Private detective Frank Cannon comes out of retirement to investigate an old friend and Army Intelligence colleague's death, which has been ruled a suicide, but which smells like murder.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1980-10-31

Top Billed Cast

William Conrad

Frank Cannon

Allison Argo

Jessica Bingham

Burr DeBenning

Charles Kirkland

Taylor Lacher

Sheriff Lew Garland

Diana Muldaur

Sally Bingham

Ed Nelson

Mike Danvers

Joanna Pettet

Alana Richardson

William Smithers

William Barrett

Arthur Hill

Dr. Curtis McDonald

Hank Brandt

Pearson

Rafael Campos

Luis Barrientos

Hector Elias

Paparazzo

René Enríquez

Salvador Cruz

Gary Grubbs

Mechanic

Evelyn Guerrero

Inez

James Hong

Yutong

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