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The Return of Frank Cannon

  • TV Movie
  • 1980
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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The Return of Frank Cannon (1980)
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Private detective Frank Cannon comes out of retirement to investigate the murder of an ex-girlfriend's husband.Private detective Frank Cannon comes out of retirement to investigate the murder of an ex-girlfriend's husband.Private detective Frank Cannon comes out of retirement to investigate the murder of an ex-girlfriend's husband.

  • Director
    • Corey Allen
  • Writers
    • James D. Buchanan
    • Ronald Austin
  • Stars
    • William Conrad
    • Allison Argo
    • Burr DeBenning
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    191
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Corey Allen
    • Writers
      • James D. Buchanan
      • Ronald Austin
    • Stars
      • William Conrad
      • Allison Argo
      • Burr DeBenning
    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    William Conrad
    William Conrad
    • Frank Cannon
    Allison Argo
    • Jessica Bingham
    Burr DeBenning
    Burr DeBenning
    • Charles Kirkland
    Taylor Lacher
    Taylor Lacher
    • Garland
    Diana Muldaur
    Diana Muldaur
    • Sally Bingham
    Ed Nelson
    Ed Nelson
    • Mike Danvers
    Joanna Pettet
    Joanna Pettet
    • Alana Richardson
    William Smithers
    William Smithers
    • William Barret
    Arthur Hill
    Arthur Hill
    • Dr. Curtis McDonald
    Hank Brandt
    • Pearson
    Rafael Campos
    Rafael Campos
    • Luis Barrientos
    Hector Elias
    Hector Elias
    • Paparazzo
    René Enríquez
    René Enríquez
    • Salvador Cruz
    • (as René Enriquez)
    Gary Grubbs
    Gary Grubbs
    • Mechanic
    Evelyn Guerrero
    • Inez
    James Hong
    James Hong
    • Yutong
    John Steadman
    John Steadman
    • Guard at Zoo
    Luca Bercovici
    Luca Bercovici
    • Club Employee
    • Director
      • Corey Allen
    • Writers
      • James D. Buchanan
      • Ronald Austin
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    • Trivia
      The sheriff's helicopter (N230CA, a Bell JetRanger III c/n 2779 was substantially damaged following a loss of control while maneuvering near New Orleans, Louisiana on September 7, 2005 . This same helicopter was seen in many other productions including "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
    • Goofs
      The men in the search helicopter were carrying on a normal conversation without headsets, but this would be rendered impossible due to the high noise level (transmission whine, etc.) in the cockpit.
    • Connections
      Follows Cannon (1971)

    User reviews6

    Featured review
    10/10

    Cannon Rocks!

    "The Return of Frank Cannon" is a really good made for TV movie. The belly bucking, karate chopping Private Investigator comes out of retirement to help a friend in need. If you enjoyed the Cannon TV series then you'll love this movie.
    • phillipammar
    • Mar 2, 2018
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    • Release date
      • November 1, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cannons Comeback
    • Filming locations
      • Rancho Riding Club, 16924 Rambla De Las Flores, Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Quinn Martin Productions (QM)
      • CBS Entertainment Production
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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