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Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning

4.819951h 35mMovieDramaTV MovieCrime

In New York two detectives of the 87th precinct are initially baffled by the brutal, ritualistic slayings of several young women. Through good detective work and clues left at the crime scenes by the psychopathic killer, they are able to…

DirectorBruce Paltrow

ProducerDiana Kerew

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Not available in United Kingdom

Streaming in 36 other countries

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Belize and 32 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Bruce Paltrow

Randy Quaid

Detective Steve Carella

Alan Blumenfeld

Detective Ollie Weeks

Ving Rhames

Detective Artie Brown

Steven Flynn

Henry 'Lightning' Lytell

Detective Meyer Meyer

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Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning — streaming FAQ

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Is Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning on Netflix?

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