Death of a Cop

Season 1 - Episode 32: Death of a Cop
Overview
When policeman Philip Reardon is killed in drug bust, his police officer father feels responsible because his son joined the police force to follow in his father's footsteps. In order to set things right, Philip's father strives to brings his son's killers and their mob boss Herbie Lane to justice. The plan leads to his own death at the hands of the criminals, but in death he is able to fulfill his goal. Before the murder he had stationed a fellow officer nearby to witness the killing and bring the entire gang to justice.
Episode Information
TV Show
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Season
Season 1
Episode Number
32
Air Date
May 24, 1963
Runtime
60 minutes
Rating
3.5/5
Guest Stars

Victor Jory
Paul Reardon

Peter Brown
Philip Reardon

Paul Hartman
Trenker

John Marley
Ed Singer

Richard Jaeckel
Boxer
Read Morgan
Freddie Arnold
Crew

Joseph M. Newman
Director

Leigh Brackett
Writer
Douglas Warner
Novel