Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘Cannon’: A Pitch-Perfect Pilot That Kicks Off an Incredible TV Series

Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘Cannon’: A Pitch-Perfect Pilot That Kicks Off an Incredible TV Series
William Conrad brings his character to life as a larger than normal detective in “Cannon.” Quinn Martin Productions
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Not Rated | 1h 38min | TV Movie, Crime, Drama, Mystery | 1971

The 1970s was a great decade for American TV shows, particularly action-driven crime dramas featuring private detectives and cops. That decade represented a time of great creative freedom and, when it comes to film and television, brought a certain edginess, or grittiness, to the small screen that hadn’t been seen before.

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Ian Kane is a U.S. Army veteran, filmmaker, and author. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.
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