Die Spur der schwarzen Bestie (1972)
In dem Küstenstädtchen Eden Landing wird die Leiche einer dort ansässigen Frau am Strand angespült, ihren Dobermann findet man bei ihr. Obwohl man zunächst davon ausgeht, daß der Hund sein Herrchen ermordet hat, wird bald festgestellt, daß die Tote ertrunken ist, noch dazu in Süßwasser. Abel Marsh (James Garner), der ansässige Sheriff forscht mühevoll im Leben der wohlhabenen Verblichenen und verliebt sich dabei in Kate Bingham (Katherine Ross), die Schwester des örtlichen Tierarztes (Hal Holbrook). Doch es bleibt nicht bei einer Leiche und der Fall erweist sich als komplizierter als gedacht - hatte die Tote ihren Mann wegen einer Frau verlassen? Und wie ist Kate in die Affäre verwickelt?
Der Regisseur: James Goldstone
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James Garner as Abel Marsh |
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Katharine Ross as Kate Bingham |
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Hal Holbrook as Dr. Warren G. Watkins |
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Harry Guardino as Capt. Daniel Streeter |
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June Allyson as Mrs. Watkins |
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Christopher Connelly as John |
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Tom Ewell as Walter |
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Peter Lawford as Lee Campbell |
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Edmond O'Brien as George |
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Arthur O'Connell as Ernie |
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Ann Rutherford as Gloria |
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Art Metrano as Malcolm |
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Harry Basch as Mayor Wendell |
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Jenifer Shaw as Diana |
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Jason Wingreen as Mallory |
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Robert Nichols as Doctor Peterson |
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Norma Connolly as Mrs. DeCamp |
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David Westberg as State Trooper |
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Lee Pulford as Jenny Campbell |
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Royce D. Applegate as Harry |
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Alma Beltran as Rosa |
| Writing | Lane Slate | Writer |
| Production | William Belasco | Producer |
| Production | Barry Mendelson | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Perry Botkin Jr. | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Michel Hugo | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Edward A. Biery | Editor |
| Art | Lawrence G. Paull | Art Direction |
| Art | Phil Abramson | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lola Kemp | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Charles H. Schram | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Thomas J. Schmidt | Unit Production Manager |
| Art | Ray Mercer Jr. | Property Master |
| Directing | Scott U. Adam | Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Wes McAfee | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Al Overton Jr. | Sound |
| Sound | Harry W. Tetrick | Sound |
| Crew | Fred Carson | Stunts |
| Crew | Roydon Clark | Stunts |
| Crew | Dick Warlock | Stunts |
| Costume & Make-Up | Arnie Lipin | Wardrobe Master |
| Editing | Gary Bell | Associate Editor |
| Sound | William Saracino | Music Editor |
| Crew | Glenn Shahan | Unit Publicist |
| Directing | James Goldstone | Director |