The Hope Division (film)

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The Hope Division
GenreCrime
Drama
Mystery
Written by Patricia Green
Directed by Mel Damski
Starring Dorian Harewood
Mimi Kuzyk
Hattie Winston
Theme music composer John E. Davis
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers Aaron Spelling
Douglas S. Cramer
Producers David Abramowitz
Mel Damski
Garner Simmons
E. Duke Vincent
John B. Moranville (associate producer)
Cinematography Jules Brenner
EditorsRod Stephens
John Woodcock
Production company Aaron Spelling Productions
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseAugust 17, 1987 (1987-08-17)

The Hope Division is a 1987 American television film. [1] [2]

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Plot

A black cop teams up with a white cop to track down a serial killer.

Cast

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References

  1. HBO'S `UNDERCOVER' ASKS TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT VIGILANTES Voorhees, John. Seattle Times17 Aug 1987: D8.
  2. Highlights, New York Times 16 Aug 1987: G6