Braker

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Braker
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GenreCrime
Drama
Directed by Victor Lobl
Starring Carl Weathers
Music by Brad Fiedel
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
CinematographyRoger Sherman Jr.
Running time90 minutes
Production companies Blatt-Singer Productions
Centerpoint Productions
MGM/UA Television
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseApril 28, 1985 (1985-04-28)

Braker is a 1985 American made-for-television crime drama film starring Carl Weathers and Joseph Bottoms. It was intended as a pilot for a series which was never produced. [1] [2] It was broadcast on ABC on April 28, 1985. [3]

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Plot

Harry Braker is a tough veteran cop. Rookie detective Eddie Kelso is his inexperienced partner. They are both drawn in to investigate the murder of Kate Taylor, a music video editor. The investigation is linked to both the music and adult-film industries. [4]

Cast

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