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about the pursuit of the

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detective Ed Zigo played by

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Cast

as ''Eddie Zigo'' *

Héctor Elizondo Héctor Elizondo (born December 22, 1936) is an American character actor. He is known for playing Phillip Watters in the television series ''Chicago Hope'' (1994–2000) and Ed Alzate in the television series '' Last Man Standing'' (2011–2021) ...

as ''Father George'' * Matt Clark as ''John Hubbard'' *

Jennifer Salt Jennifer Salt is an American producer, screenwriter, and former actress known for playing Eunice Tate on ''Soap'' (1977–1981). Life and career Salt was born in Los Angeles, California to screenwriter Waldo Salt and actress Mary Davenport. S ...

as ''Ann Zigo'' *

Eddie Egan Edward R. Egan (January 3, 1930 – November 4, 1995) was an American actor and former police detective. He was the subject of the nonfiction book '' The French Connection'' and its 1971 film adaptation. Life Edward R. Egan was born in Queens, ...

as ''Tom Duncan'' *

Robert Trebor Robert Trebor (born June 7, 1953) is an American character actor, perhaps best known for starring as Salmoneus on the cult hits ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'' and '' Xena: Warrior Princess''. The surname of his stage name (Trebor) is an ana ...

as ''David Berkowitz'' *

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as ''Guido Pressano'' *

Joe Spinell Joe Spinell (born Joseph Spagnuolo; October 28, 1936 – January 13, 1989) was an American character actor who appeared in films in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as various stage productions on and off Broadway. He played supporting roles in ''The ...

as ''Jim Halsey'' * Victor Arnold as ''Nick Zigo'' *

Charlie Sheen Carlos Irwin Estévez (born September 3, 1965), known professionally as Charlie Sheen, is an American actor. He has appeared in films such as ''Platoon'' (1986), ''Wall Street'' (1987), '' Young Guns'' (1988), '' The Rookie'' (1990), ''The Thr ...

as ''Man Shaving''

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* 1985 television films 1985 films 1980s crime thriller films 1980s serial killer films American docudrama films American police detective films Films directed by Jud Taylor Crime films based on actual events Cultural depictions of David Berkowitz Films scored by Billy Goldenberg American drama television films 1980s English-language films 1980s American films {{US-tv-thriller-film-stub