In the Shadow of a Killer

TV Movie
1992
2h

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A police detective (Scott Bakula) opposes the death penalty for a hit man suspect in the murder of another police officer and becomes an outcast in danger due to a mob contract on his head i... Read allA police detective (Scott Bakula) opposes the death penalty for a hit man suspect in the murder of another police officer and becomes an outcast in danger due to a mob contract on his head in 1968 New York.A police detective (Scott Bakula) opposes the death penalty for a hit man suspect in the murder of another police officer and becomes an outcast in danger due to a mob contract on his head in 1968 New York.

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The execution scene was filmed in the actual execution chamber at Stateville Correctional Center in Illinois using the electric chair that had been formerly used by Cook County (Chicago) up until the early 1960's.

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Edited into The Plaster Case: Episode 1 (2014)

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BRILLIANT AND HEARTWARMING

Scott Bakula plays Detective David Mitchell apprehends a Mafia enforcer and a cop killer that the whole police department has been searching for. It is Detective Mitchell's testimony in court that can send this cold blooded killer to the electric chair. Although he wants justice for his fellow officer the Detective does not believe in the death sentence and he and his family undergo abuse and terror for these beliefs. He has a contract out on his life and all he wants to do is stay alive and do what he believes is right. This is based on a true story and is very well written and extremely well acted. This is a must for fans of Bakula and also anyone who like me loves a true story or weepy.