Hangup (1974)
A rookie cop on the undercover narcotic squad falls for the junkie who can help him nab a ruthless pusher/killer.
Top billed cast
William ElliottKen
Cliff PottsLou
Marki BeyJulie
Michael LernerFred Richards
Wally TaylorSgt. Becker
George MurdockCapt. Gorney
Timothy BlakeGwen
Fredd WayneFelder
MidoriSally- Jerry AyresJerry
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