Deadlock

Synopsis

Origin:

The murder of a journalist, coming shortly after the killings of a black teenager and a white cop, threatens to inflame passions in the city. To prevent a riot, Lieutenant Sam Danforth and District Attorney Leslie Washburn are determined to find the killer, even though they do not exactly get along with each other and disagree over procedure.

Cast

Leslie Nielsen

Lt. Sam Danforth

Hari Rhodes

Leslie Washburn

Aldo Ray

Edward Logan

Ruby Dee

Lucinda

Beverly Todd

Melissa Rodan

Max Julien

Coley Walker

Dana Elcar

George Stack

Mel Stewart

Gamal

James McEachin

Noah

Roger Bowen

Ski

Charles Lampkin

Councilman

Fred Williamson

Officer Williams