In the first of a potential series of films inspired by the real-life experiences of Los Angeles police officer turned bestselling author Joseph Wambaugh, an on-the-skids detective, with memories of having accidentally shot and killed his partner while they were pursuing a pair of bank robbers, tries to put his life back in order.
John Spencer
as Det. Mike Mulick
Eddie Velez
as Det. Tommy Alomar
Rachel Ticotin
as Christine Avila
Cheryl Paris
as Rita Mulick
Eugene Clark
as Det. Dick Price
Sal Lopez
as Alfredo Ramirez
Red West
as Sgt. Bob Maddox
Ronald William Lawrence
as Francis Odom
Julian Reyes
as Cowboy Flores
Dean Norris
as Det. Russell Dahl
Jon Van Ness
as Rudy Karlotts
Dan Butler
as Asst. DA Mendelson
