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McClain's Law

TV • 1981

McClain's Law

They used to do it his way. Now they do it by the book. But there's only one way to get the job done... McClain's Law.

Ex-cop McClain, working on fishing boats after injury retirement, returns to work when his boat partner is killed. Despite opposition from homicide chief, he is reinstated, solves case, stays on despite tensions over his methods.

TMDB ★ 3.9/5Votes: 3
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DramaCrime

Top Cast

James Arness

James Arness

Det. Jim McClain

Marshall Colt

Marshall Colt

Det. Harry Gates

George DiCenzo

George DiCenzo

Lt. Edward DeNisco

Carl Franklin

Carl Franklin

Det. Jerry Cross

Conchata Ferrell

Conchata Ferrell

Vangie Cruise

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Robert H. Justman

Producer

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Eric Bercovici

Creator

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Meta Snapshot

Series

Status

Ended

Release

November 20, 1981

Episode Runtime

60 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Episodes

16 • 1 seasons

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