Scorchy

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Scorchy
Scorchy poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Howard Avedis
Screenplay byHoward Avedis
Produced byHoward Avedis
Starring Connie Stevens
Cesare Danova
William Smith
CinematographyLászló Pal
Edited byBob Biggart
Roland Rolla
Pat Somerset
Music byKendall Schmidt
Production
company
Hickmar Productions
Distributed by American International Pictures
Release date
  • October 8, 1976 (1976-10-08)
Running time
109 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Scorchy is a 1976 American crime film written and directed by Howard Avedis, and starring Connie Stevens, Cesare Danova, William Smith, Norman Burton, John Davis Chandler and Joyce Jameson. It was released on October 8, 1976 by American International Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

Jackie Parker is a federal narcotics agent based in Seattle who goes undercover to investigate Philip Bianco, a drug dealer.

Cast

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References

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  2. "Scorchy - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
  3. "Scorchy". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.