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Tarzana

Tarzana

Genres

CrimeDrama

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A private detective takes on a strange case.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

30 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

01 January 1978

Country

United States of America

Cast

Michael C. Gwynne

Michael C. Gwynne

Milt Lassitor

Edie Adams

Edie Adams

Hooker

Pete Candoli

Pete Candoli

Bartender

Timothy Carey

Timothy Carey

Benny

Eddie Constantine

Eddie Constantine

Police Inspector

Ann Dusenberry

Ann Dusenberry

Thelma

Charles Knapp

Charles Knapp

TV Oaf

Kate Murtagh

Kate Murtagh

Housemom

Jason Ronard

Jason Ronard

Cab Driver

Reni Santoni

Reni Santoni

Carel Struycken

Carel Struycken

Polynesian

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