Jigsaw(1972)
In this pilot for the 1972-73 series, a detective specializing in missing persons cases finds himself accused of murder after being found unconscious in the apartment of a slain state official.
Movie: Jigsaw
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lt. Frank Dain
Lilah Beth Cummings
Harrison Delando
Det. Ed Burtelson
Dr. Gehlen
Mrs. Cummings
DA Dan Bellington
Psychologist
Motel Clerk
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In this pilot for the 1972-73 series, a detective specializing in missing persons cases finds himself accused of murder after being found unconscious in the apartment of a slain state official.
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1972-03-26
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