Braker

1985 television film directed by Victor Lobl
Braker
GenreCrime
Drama
Directed byVictor Lobl
StarringCarl Weathers
Music byBrad Fiedel
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
CinematographyRoger Sherman Jr.
Running time90 minutes
Production companiesBlatt-Singer Productions
Centerpoint Productions
MGM/UA Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseApril 28, 1985 (1985-04-28)

Braker is a 1985 American made-for-television crime drama film starring Carl Weathers and Joseph Bottoms in the main roles. 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]

Plot

Harry Braker is a tough seasoned 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

  • Carl Weathers as Lieutenant Harry Braker
  • Joseph Bottoms as Eddie Kelso
  • Anne Schedeen as Lieutenant Polly Peters
  • Alex Rocco as Orsini
  • Randall 'Tex' Cobb as R.E. Packard
  • Peter Michael Goetz as Captain Joyce
  • Dann Florek as Hayes
  • Tracey Ross as Janice
  • Shanna Reed as Dede Drummond
  • Ed O'Neill as Danny Buckner
  • Ian McShane as Alan Roswell
  • Kristoffer Tabori as Bruce Wines
  • Gwen Humble as Kate Taylor
  • Robert Pastorelli as Forensics Specialist
  • Enrique Castillo as Booker

References

  1. ^ Jerry Roberts (2009). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors , Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009. ISBN 978-0810861381.
  2. ^ Vincent Terrace (1997). Experimental television, test films, pilots, and trial series, 1925 through 1995. McFarland, 1997. ISBN 0786401788.
  3. ^ Kevin Thomas (April 28, 1985). "Movies of the week". Los Angeles Times.
  4. ^ "Americans Watch More Television Than Ever". Daily Leader. April 28, 1985. Retrieved 2 September 2012.

External links

  • Braker at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata


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