L. A. P. D detective/author's novel brought faithfully to the screen. The Los Angeles street scene of the 70s excellent argument for on-location filmmaking. Holden, 54 when this was filmed, perfect as Bumper Morgan. Holden, in real life, mirrored his character in that he himself had become craggy, tired, and looked it. His portrayal of Morgan literate, believable. A burned-out cop on the beat. Have followed Holden's career going back to Our Town and the Golden Boy. Workmanlike direction, screenplay, production values. No superficiality here. Holden's career marked by he not being pigeonholed. Could convincingly do drama, comedy, you name it.
Review of The Blue Knight
