An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as police work becomes his entire life.

• Columbia Pictures
• Winkler Films
• George C. Scott
• Stacy Keach
• Jane Alexander
• Scott Wilson
• Rosalind Cash
• Erik Estrada
• Clifton James
• Richard E. Kalk