The Blue Knight (film)
The Blue Knight is a 1973 made-for-TV film based on Joseph Wambaugh's 1973 novel The Blue Knight. It gave rise to the 1975 TV series also named The Blue Knight. It ran originally on NBC TV in November 1973, was directed by Robert Butler, and starred an all star cast headed by William Holden as Police Officer Bumper Morgan. The additional cast includes Lee Remick, Anne Archer, Sam Elliot, Joe Santos, and Vic Tayback. The film was a four hour series.
Plot
The film follows one week in the life of 20-year LAPD veteran Bumper Morgan, who is scheduled to retire. Before he leaves, he must work on the murder of a prostitute in one of LA's far corners. Along the way, he must grapple with vicious thugs, his fellow officers who feel mixed on his leaving, and his woman who wants him to leave the streets behind.
Awards
Emmies went to William Holden (in his first TV film role), director Robert Butler and editors Marjorie and Gene Fowler Jr., while Lee Remick received an Emmy nomination.