Screenplay: Joseph Wambaugh

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Joseph Wambaugh. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


The New Centurions

1972 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast George C. Scott · Stacy Keach · Jane Alexander · Scott Wilson

Synopsis 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.

6.9

378 votes

6.9

378 votes

5.9

429 votes

The Blue Knight (TV Series)

1975 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Harvey S. Laidman · Robert Butler · J. Lee Thompson · Ralph Senensky

Cast George Kennedy · John Steadman · Barbara Rhoades · Lee Weaver

Synopsis TV Series (1975-1976). 2 seasons. 25 episodes. The exploits of Los Angeles beat cop Bumper Morgan.

5.9

21 votes

5.9

21 votes

5.5

69 votes

Echoes in the Darkness (TV)

1987 · Movie · 260 min. · United States

Direction Glenn Jordan

Cast Peter Coyote · Stockard Channing · Robert Loggia · Peter Boyle

Synopsis Based on the true life story that took place in the 1970s, this movie follows the murder of Susan Reinert and her two children in Upper Merion Township in Pennsylvania, a case that lasted seven years.

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The Black Marble

1980 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Harold Becker

Cast Robert Foxworth · Paula Prentiss · Harry Dean Stanton · Barbara Babcock

Synopsis A romantic comedy which explores the pressures on police officers.

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Police Story (TV Series)

1973 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Wambaugh · Virgil W. Vogel · Barry Crane · Michael O'Herlihy

Cast Scott Brady · Don Meredith · Joe Santos · Mel Scott

Synopsis Classic anthology series, which details the personal lives of the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department. The stories ranged from highly dramatic to extremely funny. Even though there weren't any real regulars, Don Meredith and Tony LoBianco...

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The Blue Knight (TV) (TV Miniseries)

1973 · Series · 240 min. · United States

Direction Robert Butler

Cast William Holden · Lee Remick · Joe Santos · Sam Elliott

Synopsis Bumper Morgan is a veteran Los Angeles Police Department street cop. He is due to retire after 20 years on the job, but is not letting up on the criminal element on his beat.

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