Homicide: The Movie
β 6.9 Β· 2000 Β· 89m Β· Drama Β· Crime Β· TV Movie
Retired police lieutenant Al Giardello is running for mayor when he is suddenly shot at a press conference. All of the detectives, past and present, clamor for an opportunity to help find the shooter.
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