
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
Det. Mike Mulick

Eddie Velez
Det. Tommy Alomar

Rachel Ticotin
Christine Avila
Cheryl Paris
Rita Mulick

Eugene Clark
Det. Dick Price

Sal Lopez
Alfredo Ramirez

Red West
Sgt. Bob Maddox

Ronald William Lawrence
Francis Odom

Julian Reyes
Cowboy Flores

Dean Norris
Det. Russell Dahl

Jon Van Ness
Rudy Karlotts

Dan Butler
Asst. DA Mendelson

Margot Rose
Marilyn Butler

Dan Lauria
Det. Andy Toffenelli
Edgar Small
Reno Necker