Sahara with Michael Palin
Overview
Embarking on a remarkable expedition, Michael Palin, the beloved Monty Python veteran, traverses the Sahara in this captivating four-part BBC documentary. Starting from Gibraltar, he journeys through Morocco, Mauritania, and Mali, showcasing his signature humor as he navigates the challenges of one of Earth's most unforgiving landscapes. Palin's witty commentary lightens the mood, inviting viewers to experience both the beauty and brutality of the desert. With each episode, he reveals the rich cultures and resilient people inhabiting this vast region, making it an enlightening and entertaining adventure.
Episodes
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1
A Line in the Sand
Michael arrives in Tangier, Morocco, after navigating the Straits of Gibraltar. He makes short visits to Fez and Marrakesh before venturing through t...
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Meridian
On his inaugural day as a detective, Halloran finds himself in a tense standoff with a cop killer and his partner, who have taken hostages inside the ...
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2
Destination Timbuktu
Following a short visit to the vibrant city of Senegal, Michael embarks on a two-night train journey to Bamako, where he encounters the famous kora m...
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2
Nickel Ride
While the detectives are interviewing the elderly captain of the Staten Island Ferry, a group of armed robbers boldly carries out a heist on an armore...
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3
Absolute Desert
Michael arrives in Timbuktu with a caravan transporting massive salt blocks that once established the city as a prominent hub of Islamic scholarship ...
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3
Line of Duty
Detective Halloran swiftly takes down a robber who is about to pull the trigger on him. However, the weight of guilt soon weighs heavily on him as he ...
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4
Dire Straits
Michael reaches the bleak border between Niger and Algeria, navigating through the harsh terrain. Heading north, he traverses the rugged Hoggar mount...
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4
Sidewalk Fisherman
Gio, a man who makes a living by retrieving coins from sidewalk grates, dreams of adopting an orphaned boy to whom he tells elaborate tales of being a...
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5
The Violent Circle
Detective Halloran takes on the role of a patient in a psychiatric hospital, aiming to uncover the identity of the killer responsible for the death of...
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6
Stakeout
A young detective seeks to clear his name after fabricating details surrounding the tragic shooting death of his partner during a stakeout. Determined...
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7
No More Rumbles
Title: Final Confrontation Plot: After the death of a fellow gang member, a young recruit is tasked with carrying out a retaliatory shooting. Struggl...
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8
Belvedere Tower
A thief targets milkmen, attacking them and stealing their uniforms. This clever disguise allows him to infiltrate upscale apartment buildings, where ...
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9
The Bird Guard
Title: The Bird Guardian Plot: A secluded island in Long Island Sound, known as "Execution Rock," serves as a safe haven for a terrified girl seeking...
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10
The Other Face of Goodness
Title: The Dark Side of Kindness Plot: In the bustling streets of New York City, detectives desperately pursue a murderer targeting married women wit...
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11
Lady Bug, Lady Bug
Title: Lady Bug, Lady Bug Plot: A prosperous magnate stands firm against the threats of an extortionist, who resorts to violence after attacking a gi...
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12
Susquehanna 4-7598
Carol Thomas, a young woman new to New York, receives a puzzling phone call on her recently acquired line from a woman who appears to be in the midst ...
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13
And a Merry Christmas to the Force on Patrol
The precinct delves into a bold robbery that takes place on Christmas Eve, which is accompanied by a shooting involving the infamous Marco Butcher and...
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14
The Explosive Heart
Title: The Fiery Conspiracy Plot: The detectives race against the clock to decipher a sinister plot to assassinate a Commander while he is on his lux...
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15
The Manhole
Title: The Manhole Plot: An aging sewer technician discovers that his son is the head of a local gang. In a desperate plea, he tries to persuade him ...
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16
Even Crows Sing Good
Title: Even Crows Sing Good Plot: Amidst a torrential storm, a menacing figure forces a frightened man to move ahead with a massive spear-gun. The ma...
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17
Burst of Passion
Detective Halloran is on the trail of a man he knows well, someone who has always been regarded as a model citizen. However, this individual has inexp...
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18
Goodbye, My Lady Love
Title: Farewell, My Dearest Plot: Matty, a struggling alcoholic living in the Bowery, finds himself framed for the robbery and murder of a man. Autho...
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19
The Shield
Lt. Muldoon provides guidance to the son of a patrol officer who aspires to join the police force, even though his mother is against the idea and hope...
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20
One to Get Lost
Title: A Path to Redemption Plot: George Blake feels deep remorse for his infidelity and decides to end his relationship with his mistress. Tragicall...
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21
Hey, Teach!
After the tragic accident in which the previous homeroom teacher fell to his death from a window, Halloran steps in to take on the role of the substit...
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22
Ticker Tape
Title: Parade Panic Plot: The detectives scramble to thwart a bomb scare that emerges amidst the festivities of a ticker-tape parade celebrating an O...
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23
Fire Island
Title: Fire Island Plot: The detectives embark on a mission to track down illegal distillers on Fire Island following an incident where a revenue age...
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24
Ten Cent Dreams
A young immigrant strikes it rich by winning big in the numbers game, but soon faces challenges when it comes to claiming his prize.
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25
The Bumper
Following the tragic death of Lt. Muldoon in a car accident orchestrated by a mob hitman, the detectives are determined to leave no stone unturned in ...
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26
A Running of Bulls
The detectives are tasked with safeguarding a group of Latin American dignitaries, which includes the teenage son of a dictator and his bodyguard—an...
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27
Fallen Star
A young bellhop at a hotel finds himself entangled with a group of con artists who are scamming attendees at a convention. As the situation escalates,...
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28
Beyond Truth
A killer is plagued by a persistent nightmare, convinced that he’s been set up. His devoted wife, determined to prove his innocence, pleads with the...
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29
Baker's Dozen
A retired elite mob hitman is drawn back into the game when he receives an enticing offer to eliminate a notorious kingpin, marking his 13th contract.
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30
The Rebirth
Title: The Second Chance Plot: A weary janitor, frustrated with her struggle to make ends meet, decides to rob a bank in a desperate bid for a better...
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31
Four Sweet Corners
A soldier comes back home only to discover that his younger sister has gotten involved with a shoplifting gang that has caught the eye of the detectiv...
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32
The Sandman
Halloran takes on an undercover role at a construction site, hoping to uncover links between a mob-hit victim and the mobster suspected of orchestrati...
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33
Turn of Events
A shady private investigator, familiar to Detective Parker, is found dead while pursuing a case involving an enigmatic young woman from a dance club.
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34
A Little Piece of the Action
Title: A Slice of the Heist Plot: A group of criminals planning a payroll heist recruits a faded getaway driver to assist them. However, the operatio...
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35
The Bloodhounds
The detectives take care of two bloodhounds owned by a man connected to a car crash. They decide to utilize the dogs' tracking skills in their quest t...
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36
The Scorpion Sting
The detectives delve into a series of death threats aimed at a prominent Madison Avenue agent, who has both real and imagined adversaries. As they sif...
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37
Saw My Baby There
A father is determined to eliminate his daughter's husband to protect a scheme involving stolen merchandise that both men have been part of. As the pr...
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38
The Canvas Bullet
A down-and-out former boxer is in dire need of quick cash and is determined to return to the ring, fully aware that doing so could jeopardize his heal...
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A Wood of Thorns
In a desperate bid to save a convicted murderer, Halloran breaks into the apartment of a woman who is financially supported by others on the night of ...
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A Death of Princes
Title: The Fall of Nobility Plot: After Detective tries to negotiate with the surrendering gunman, Gimpy, his superior requests Adam to take on the u...
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The Pedigree Sheet
As authorities delve into a car accident, they uncover the bodies of two deceased men, one of whom has suffered a gunshot wound. The only survivor is ...
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A Succession of Heartbeats
In a lavish apartment, a wealthy playboy is found dead alongside a married woman. Among the clues is a "black book" containing the phone numbers of va...
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Down the Long Night
Norman Garry finds himself tormented by his ex-neighbor, Max Evar, who claims to be a "horror expert." Evar blames Garry for a fire that cost him his ...
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To Walk In Silence
A wealthy Wall Street investment manager sees a shooting unfold but, concerned about his standing, he adamantly declines to help the NYPD with their i...
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Killer with A Kiss
A young man employed in the Mental Ward of Bellevue Hospital struggles with his own neurosis. He carries a profound resentment towards his late father...
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Debt of Honor
During a heist at a poker game, a murder occurs, yet it barely fazes the second-largest loser at the table. With his fiancée arriving from Sicily for...
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The Human Trap
Title: The Human Trap Plot: A wealthy socialite is found murdered with an icepick, his lifeless body discovered in the lavish apartment of a woman wh...
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The Man Who Bit the Diamond In Half
Title: The Thief Who Shattered the Jewel Plot: As his health deteriorates, the notorious thief Wicklow orchestrates a daring theft of an entire diamo...
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10
Bullets Cost Too Much
Four masked men commit a string of armed robberies, culminating in a murder at a bar that sparks public scrutiny of Adam’s response to the crisis. M...
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11
Murder Is a Face I Know
Title: A Familiar Face in Crime Plot: A hitman’s capture shatters his carefully constructed facade as a respected local entrepreneur. The most affe...
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12
Landscape with Dead Figures
A gifted artist, unaware of his own identity, finds himself confined in a sanitarium. His prolonged imprisonment takes an unexpected turn when he sees...
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13
A Hole in the City
After an armored car heist takes place near Yankee Stadium, Lt. Busti conducts an extensive neighborhood sweep, going door-to-door for leads. Meanwhil...
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14
The Well-Dressed Termite
A junior partner to a dubious businessman decides to eliminate a blackmailer, believing he’s doing the right thing. At the same time, he orchestrate...
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15
The Day It Rained Mink
Four individuals connected to the Manhattan fur industry band together to heist fur coats worth over $1,000,000 from a fashion show taking place at th...
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16
Button in the Haystack
An ex-con is thrown into a frenzy when the loan shark he owes is murdered at his gas station. In a moment of desperation, he throws his gun onto a tru...
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17
Shoes for Vinnie Winford
A privileged young man, overly reliant on his mother, finds himself overlooked by the Board of Directors after being appointed President of his late f...
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18
The Deadly Guinea Pig
Title: The Fatal Experiment Plot: The inquiry into the tragic shootings of an NYPD officer and a civilian unveils a complex network of former Nazis a...
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19
Vengeance Is a Wheel
The murder of a security guard during a break-in sends shockwaves through his tight-knit Sicilian family. One of his sons urges the detectives from th...
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20
The Fault in Our Stars
An out-of-work actor, desperate to make ends meet, turns to a life of crime and commits murder to secure the money he needs for his overdue rent.
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Tombstone for a Derelict
Title: A Grave Message Plot: Four young men, determined to highlight the world's issues, choose a shocking approach to capture public attention. They...
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22
A Memory of Crying
A man who feels no emotions spirals into madness after the tragic loss of his young wife during childbirth.
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New York to L.A.
Detective Flint and Lieutenant Busti travel to Los Angeles to bring back two sociopathic brothers who are wanted for robbery and murder in New York.
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24
A Very Cautious Boy
A crime syndicate led by attorney Roy Baxter has been shaking down Joe and Mama Ganoulian, the proprietors of a neighborhood eatery, for protection fe...
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25
An Economy of Death
An elderly couple falls victim to deceit by a fellow Hungarian refugee, who falsely asserts he has connections to their granddaughter trapped behind t...
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26
C3H5(NO3)3
Following a heated argument with his wife, Martha, chemistry professor James Fallon decides to drown his sorrows in alcohol.
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Make-Believe Man
Title: Imaginary Hero Plot: Officer Gode alerts the detectives about the disappearance of Frank Manfred, a homeless man, with some locals suggesting ...
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28
To Dream Without Sleep
A solitary woman finds herself smitten with a man she encounters via an escort service. Believing they are destined to marry, her world shatters when ...
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29
A Kettle of Precious Fish
Title: A Kettle of Precious Fish Plot: A meticulously planned group of extortionists seizes a chartered fishing boat, abducting a number of businessm...
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30
Sweet Prince of Delancey Street
After losing his job at the factory, Peter Wilkins finds himself consumed by frustration and bitterness. In a fit of drunken rage, he makes a reckless...
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31
The Day the Island Almost Sank
With the NYPD stretched thin and overwhelmed by multiple conventions taking place in Manhattan, the officers are running on empty. When a convention a...
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32
Take and Put
Once a prosperous family, they now find themselves broke. To maintain their façade and cling to their former lifestyle, they devise a clever scheme. ...
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Take Off Your Hat When a Funeral Passes
Following a brutal heist involving an armored car that resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including two officers from the NYPD, the authoritie...
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2
Dead on the Field of Honor
At 35, a man shaped by his refined Southern grandmother's teachings of honor finds himself struggling with misfortune. As his grip on reality slips, h...
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3
The Corpse Ran Down Mulberry Street
Following a collision between a truck and a hearse, what appeared to be a lifeless body suddenly rises and walks off. The casket that was involved in ...
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The Fingers of Henri Tourelle
In his office, a business owner is shot dead. The shooter, who should still be on-site when the police arrive to conduct their investigation, manages ...
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A Wednesday Night Story
A discontented couple finds themselves dragging their Swedish nanny into the turmoil of their troubled marriage.
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The Tragic Success of Alfred Tiloff
A wealthy millionaire becomes the target of kidnappers who aim to use him for ransom to free a young girl from a struggling family. The criminals are ...
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Which Is Joseph Creeley?
A man condemned to death for the brutal murder of another is given a procedure to excise a tumor from his brain. After the surgery, he transforms into...
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8
Show Me the Way to Go Home
A troubled young man reacts violently when his mother insists he undergo a mental evaluation at Bellevue. After he attacks her boyfriend, the NYPD set...
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9
The Hot Minerva
Detectives from the 65th Precinct dive into the shady world of art theft to track down a stolen ancient statue of the goddess Athena. What motivates s...
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10
Requiem for a Sunday Afternoon
Anthony Scarzi, a shoemaker and significantly older than his wife Josephine Ametto Scarzi, grapples with the pain of her infidelity and her wish to di...
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11
Ooftus Goofus
At 40, George Bick feels stuck in a mundane existence, overshadowed by his overbearing wife. Tired of being invisible, he seeks to grab the world's at...
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12
Bridge Party
Title: Bridge Gathering Plot: An unwavering and highly rational retiree is intent on ensuring that a railroad respects an agreement to raise a drawbr...
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13
The Face of the Enemy
Cornelius 'Neil' Daggett, a once-celebrated war veteran, has spiraled from a respected hero to a struggling alcoholic, estranging himself from his wif...
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14
Portrait of a Painter
A troubled young artist admits to killing his wife, whose body was discovered on the floor of his studio. However, detectives, with assistance from th...
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15
The Night the Saints Lost Their Halos
A seasoned neighborhood physician grapples with a profound ethical challenge when Joey, a young man she regards as a son, and his friend Phillip illeg...
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16
The Contract
A stunning young woman has been found dead, and both her fiancé and her guardian assert that they are the ones responsible for her murder. The detect...
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One of the Most Important Men in the Whole World
A widowed mobster faces a custody battle for his son against his sister-in-law. To prove he's a good role model, he must persuade his son's teacher to...
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A Case Study of Two Savages
A newly married couple from Arkansas arrives in New York City for their honeymoon, filled with excitement. However, their joyful experience takes a da...
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Let Me Die Before I Wake
The owner of a moving company, grappling with psychological issues, uncovers unsettling secrets about his family when a young girl is hurt in a hit-an...
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To Walk Like a Lion
Title: To Walk Like a Lion Plot: A con artist, desperate to cover his mother's healthcare expenses, finds himself in hot water when he attempts to wr...
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21
Today the Man Who Kills Ants Is Coming
A police officer grappling with intense mental pressure experiences a severe breakdown, triggered by his family's dire financial struggles. The situat...
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A Run for the Money
A middle-aged hitman, who carried out his first paid murder at just 14, finds himself on the run from both the mob, which has placed a bounty on his h...
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23
The One Marked Hot Gives Cold
A man, desperate to uncover the identity of his father, pilfers records from the orphanage of his childhood. Meanwhile, the significant age difference...
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24
Without Stick or Sword
A Burmese Buddhist sailor, portrayed by William Shatner, is driven by a desire for vengeance against a ship's captain, played by Martin Balsam. The ca...
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25
Lament for a Dead Indian
After being released from prison, a man arrives in New York City with hopes of convincing his friend to leave the city and join him in running a farm....
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26
The Sweetly Smiling Face of Truth
When a Broadway agent is found dead in an actress's apartment, detectives are tasked with unraveling the truth. They must sift through conflicting acc...
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27
...And If Any Are Frozen, Warm Them...
Title: ...And If Any Are Frozen, Warm Them... Plot: Detective Flint races against time to prevent his elderly Romanian friend from turning his lavish...
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28
Strike a Statue
A famous sculptor, tasked with capturing a fleeting moment of a despised European dictator, receives dire warnings to abandon his project. The individ...
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29
The Multiplicity of Herbert Konish
Title: The Many Faces of Herbert Konish Plot: Timid Herbert Konish navigates several distinct and parallel existences, leaving investigators perplexe...
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30
The King of Venus Will Take Care of You
A fugitive, wanted for both robbery and murder, finds himself cornered in a rundown tenement area. He navigates the rooftops, leaping from one buildin...
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31
The Rydecker Case
Title: The Rydecker Case Plot: Adam teams up with a novice District Attorney to take on the high-profile fiancé of a rich New York heiress. As they ...
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32
Memory of a Red Trolley Car
After a hazardous chemical spill, a chemistry professor begins to exhibit signs of mental confusion. As his condition worsens, detectives urgently scr...
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33
Goodbye Mama, Hello Auntie Maud
The chauffeur ends his employer's life by shoving roses into her face while she lies unwell, allergic to them. Her agoraphobic daughter is thrilled th...
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Hold for Gloria Christmas
Title: Hold for Gloria Christmas Plot: Duncan Kleist, a struggling poet, escapes from a rehabilitation center to reclaim his cherished verses, which ...
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Idylls of a Running Back
Title: Idylls of a Running Back Plot: A star running back, Elvin "Colossus of" Rhodes, is shot by a young woman upon opening his hotel door. The medi...
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3
Daughter, Am I in My Father's House?
Title: Daughter, Am I in My Father's House? Plot: At a movie theater, a group of four mischievous teenage boys harass a young girl, causing her distr...
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And By the Sweat of Thy Brow...
A young man, marked by facial scars, lurks in the city’s shadows, engaging in minor criminal activities. His life takes a turn when a compassionate ...
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Kill Me While I'm Young So I Can Die Happy
Title: Kill Me While I'm Young So I Can Die Happy Plot: A former police officer, now grappling with the reality of aging, embarks on a journey of sel...
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Five Cranks for Winter... Ten Cranks for Spring
Title: Five Cranks for Winter... Ten Cranks for Spring Plot: Johnny Meigs, a once-promising fighter struggling to make ends meet after a brain injury...
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Go Fight City Hall
Title: Battle with the Bureaucracy Plot: A subway fare collector, seeking to cover up his wild night of drinking, fabricates a crime report. In a bid...
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8
Torment Him Much and Hold Him Long
An ex-con, determined to stay on the right path, decides to tip off the authorities about a group of would-be robbers planning to hit the bar where he...
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9
Make It Fifty Dollars and Add Love to Nona
Title: Make It Fifty Dollars and Add Love to Nona Plot: An elderly yet spirited man is placed in a senior living facility by his affluent son. In a b...
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10
A Horse Has a Big Head -- Let Him Worry!
A nearly blind young man wanders through the streets of New York after losing track of his class. Meanwhile, his teacher, played by Diahann Carroll, i...
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11
Dust Devil on a Quiet Street
Title: Whirlwind on a Serene Avenue Plot: A seemingly harmless prank during an acting workshop takes a disastrous turn, prompting the detectives to i...
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12
The Virtues of Madame Douvay
Title: The Elegance of Madame Douvay Plot: In a French bistro, Adam and Libby savor their wine when a shocking murder disrupts the evening. A dishwas...
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13
King Stanislaus and the Knights of the Round Table
Title: King Stanislaus and the Knights of the Round Table Plot: Two old friends from Poland, both entrenched in the meat industry, find themselves at...
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14
Spectre of the Rose Street Gang
Title: Ghost of the Rose Street Gang Plot: While digging at a construction site, workers discover the remains of a 14-year-old boy, buried for approx...
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15
Don't Knock It Till You've Tried It
Two showgirls from Las Vegas make their way to New York with the intention of kidnapping a married psychiatrist, whom one of them had previously been ...
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16
Her Life in Moving Pictures
The detectives work to gather evidence against a charming con artist who exploits lonely maids to win their trust and rob their affluent bosses. Flint...
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17
Robin Hood and Clarence Darrow, They Went Out with Bow and Arrow
Following a series of violent robberies and murders at liquor stores, a devastated owner seeks vengeance after his own store is targeted, resulting in...
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18
The Apple Falls Not Far from the Tree
A gang of wealthy young men begins to rob the apartments in their own high-rise, but as they try to conceal their crimes, their actions turn increasin...
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19
Beyond This Place There Be Dragons
Title: Beyond This Place There Be Dragons Plot: A former inmate, trying to survive by moonlighting as a fence, sports gambler, and police informant, ...
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A Man Without a Skin
A headline-making detective known for his bold approach takes on a new assignment at the 65th Precinct, determined to track down his partner’s murde...
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21
Prime of Life
Flint receives an unexpected summons to prison, where he must witness the execution of the killer he played a crucial role in apprehending.
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22
Bringing Far Places Together
A Puerto Rican immigrant discovers that life in New York City is far from the improvement he had hoped for. His limited English skills result in const...
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23
The Highest of Prizes
A jury finds itself at an impasse while deliberating the trial of a man accused of killing his wife so he could pursue a relationship with another wom...
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24
Alive and Still a Second Lieutenant
During a heated altercation over a parking spot, a corporate executive unintentionally causes a man's death. As the detectives investigate the homicid...
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25
Stop the Parade, a Baby Is Crying!
Detectives Flint and Arcaro find the car theft report from an attractive blonde to be suspicious. As they investigate further, along with Lt. Parker, ...
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26
On the Battlefront, Every Minute Is Important
A deranged leader of a burglary gang has a troubling tendency to fly into a violent rage whenever things don’t go as planned. While Adam looks into ...
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27
Howard Running Bear Is a Turtle
Title: Howard Running Bear Is a Turtle Plot: In New York City, a tight community of Native American workers in high-rise construction adheres to th...
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28
No Naked Ladies in Front of Giovanni's House!
A man struggling with immaturity is the landlord of a house, often reacting impulsively due to the influence of his domineering late father. As his fi...
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29
Carrier
After spending 14 years in self-imposed isolation on Welfare Island (now Roosevelt Island), a young woman who harbors a lethal infectious disease deci...
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30
Color Schemes Like Never Before
A man lacking a clear perspective finds himself drawn to a woman with strong opinions. When he accidentally witnesses the death of his brother's busin...
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31
The S.S. American Dream
A passionate scrap dealer is determined to buy a ship destined for salvage, but he requires at least $3000 to make it happen. When his business partne...
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32
One, Two, Three, Rita Rakahowski
At a cardboard packaging facility, a stock worker and his supervisor find themselves in a heated rivalry over their mutual affection for a female coll...
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33
Golden Lads and Girls
Title: Golden Lads and Girls Plot: Two married couples hailing from contrasting social and economic environments discover unexpected similarities in ...
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34
Barefoot on a Bed of Coals
After a man is unsuccessful in his attempt to join the NYPD, he decides to impersonate a uniformed officer. His reasons stem from a desire to help the...
