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The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise

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CrimeMysteryTV Movie
6.167/10(6 ratings)

Angel's televangelical ministry launches a boycott against a movie entitled "Little Ezekial," and Rockford is hired to protect its star.

05-14-1995
2h 0m
The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise
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Main Cast

James Garner

James Garner

James Garner (born James Scott Bumgarner; April 7, 1928 – July 19, 2014) was an American actor, producer, and voice artist. He starred in several television series over more than five decades, including such popular roles as Bret Maverick in the 1950s western comedy series Maverick and Jim Rockford in The Rockford Files, and played leading roles in more than 50 theatrical films, including The Great Escape (1963) with Steve McQueen, Paddy Chayefsky's The Americanization of Emily (1964), Grand Prix (1966), Blake Edwards' Victor Victoria (1982), Murphy's Romance (1985), for which he received an Academy Award nomination, Space Cowboys (2000) with Clint Eastwood, and The Notebook (2004). Description above from the Wikipedia article James Garner, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Richard Romanus

Richard Romanus

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard Romanus (February 28, 1943 - December 23, 2023) was an American actor of Lebanese descent. Among other roles, he appeared in Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets, and provided voices for Ralph Bakshi's animated films Wizards and Hey Good Lookin'. He played Lorraine Bracco's ex-husband, later husband again, in three episodes of The Sopranos from 1999–2002. Romanus was born in Barre, Vermont, the son of Eileen (née Maloof) and Dr. Raymond Romanos. His younger brother, Robert, is also an actor. They both appeared in some episodes of MacGyver in the 1980's. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Romanus, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Joe Santos

Joe Santos

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joe Santos (born June 9, 1931) is an American film and television actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joe Santos, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Renee O'Connor

Renee O'Connor

Renee O'Connor, born Evelyn Renee O'Connor on February 15, 1971, in Katy, Texas, is an American actress, producer, and director. She is best known for her role as Gabrielle in the television series "Xena: Warrior Princess." O'Connor began her acting career at a young age, appearing in various theater productions. Her breakthrough came when she was cast as Gabrielle, the loyal and adventurous sidekick to Xena, in "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995-2001). The show achieved widespread popularity and developed a dedicated fan base. O'Connor's portrayal of Gabrielle showcased her versatility as an actress, as her character evolved from an innocent village girl to a formidable warrior in her own right. Following the success of "Xena," O'Connor continued to work in the entertainment industry. She appeared in other television shows such as "Boogeyman" and "Ark." O'Connor also took on roles in independent films, demonstrating her range and willingness to explore different genres and characters. In addition to acting, O'Connor has worked behind the scenes as a producer and director. She has directed and produced various projects, including short films and web series. O'Connor's passion for storytelling extends beyond acting, as she actively participates in creating and promoting engaging content. Beyond her professional endeavors, O'Connor has been involved in charitable work and has used her platform to raise awareness for causes close to her heart. She has engaged in fundraising efforts for organizations supporting cancer research and other charitable initiatives. Renee O'Connor's portrayal of Gabrielle in "Xena: Warrior Princess" left a lasting impact on fans and solidified her place in popular culture. Her talent, dedication, and involvement in various creative endeavors continue to inspire and resonate with audiences.

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Eric Lutes

Eric Lutes

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Eric Lutes  (born August 19, 1962) is an American actor, best known for his role of Del Cassidy on Caroline in the City and as Jake Carlson on So Little Time alongside the Olsen Twins and again with them in Switching Goals. His career started with several commercial spots. He then moved to New York and appeared in many off-Broadway productions before finally making the move to Los Angeles where he landed the role on Caroline in the City. He also played the KACL station manager, Tom Duran in the second season of Frasier and has appeared in numerous TV movies. Lutes was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island and raised in Charlestown, Rhode Island, the son of Claire, an astrologer and psychiatric nurse, and John Lutes, an artist. He attended Chariho Regional High School where he was a member of the Chariho Boys Track Team. Lutes married Christine Romeo in 1990. They divorced in 2006. He also guest-starred on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody as Harry O'Neal, a Tipton guest who conned the Tipton staff into giving him free stuff. Description above from the Wikipedia article Eric Lutes, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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Morton Downey, Jr.

Morton Downey, Jr.

Morton Downey Jr. (December 9, 1932 – March 12, 2001) was an American television talk show host and actor who pioneered the "trash TV" format in the late-1980s on his program The Morton Downey Jr. Show.

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Stuart Margolin

Stuart Margolin

​ Stuart Margolin was an actor and director. He was best known for playing Evelyn "Angel" Martin in the television series The Rockford Files.

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Stuart Fratkin

Stuart Fratkin

Stuart Fratkin (born September 22, 1963) is an American actor, best known for playing Fitz in the movie Ski School. Fratkin also starred in They Came from Outer Space with Ski School co-star Dean Cameron. Fratkin has been in several movies, including Godzilla, Prehysteria! and Teen Wolf Too. Description above from the Wikipedia article Stuart Fratkin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Joel McKinnon Miller

Joel McKinnon Miller

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Joel McKinnon Miller, or sometimes credited as Joel McKinnon (born in Minnesota) is an American film and television actor who has been living in Los Angeles since 1991. His most significant role is that of Don Embry on HBO's drama series Big Love. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joel McKinnon Miller, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Nils Allen Stewart

Nils Allen Stewart

Nils Allen Stewart (Born July 19th, 1961) is an American Actor and stuntman with nearly 300 credits to his name on-screen and for stunt work. When on screen he is often typecast as a thug, henchmen, enforcer or some kind of tough role. He is perhaps best remembered for his role as Orlando, The righthand man of Dorian Tyrell (played Peter Greene), in the 1994 Oscar nominated comedy The Mask which starred Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz. Stewart began his acting career with roles in such films as the action film "Cop and A Half" (1993) with Burt Reynolds, the Dan Aykroyd comedy "Coneheads" (1993) and the action flick "The Shadow" (1994) with Alec Baldwin. He also appeared in the Robert Patrick action picture "Double Dragon" (1994) and the action movie "Soul of the Avenger" (1995) with Mark Pellegrino. In the nineties and the early 2000s, Stewart devoted his time to various credits, such as "The Chamber" (1996) starring Chris O'Donnell, "The Quest" (1996) and "Meet Wally Sparks" (1997). He also worked on "Hitman's Run" (2000) starring Eric Roberts. Stewart continued to exercise his talent in the early 2000s, taking on a mix of projects like "Undisputed" (2002), the Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson box office smash "Anger Management" (2003) and "Brick" with Joseph Gordon-Levitt (2006). His credits also expanded to "Eragon" with Ed Speleers (2006) and "Man of Faith" (2006) starring Damian Chapa. Most recently, Stewart worked on the Thomas Horn adventure for the whole family "Space Warriors" (2013). He is married to Renee Steward and they have 4 children. He is the father of Booboo and Fivel Stewart.

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Elsa Raven

Elsa Raven

Elsa Raven (born Elsa Rabinowitz; September 21, 1929 - November 3, 2020) was an American actress.

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Carl Ciarfalio

Carl Ciarfalio

Actor and Stuntman Carl Ciarfalio has played dozens of anonymous henchman roles in action movies such as Death Wish 4: The Crackdown, License to Kill, and Rapid Fire. He achieved cinematic notoriety by being the infamous victim of when Joe Pesci decided to put a rival gangster's head in a vice in Casino.

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Shane Sweet

Shane Sweet

Shane Sweet (born January 6, 1986) is an American actor, known for his role as Josh Stevenson on the Nickelodeon series The Journey of Allen Strange. He is also one of the voice actors for Tim Drake / Robin in the DC Animated Universe as well as a few appearances as Seven Wanker on the Fox sitcom Married... with Children and Figure It Out as a panelist.

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Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Jeannot Szwarc
Writer:
Stephen J. Cannell
Production:
MGB Productions, Universal Television

Key Crew

Casting:
David Giella
Costume Design:
April Ferry
Producer:
David L. Beanes
Producer:
Mark Horowitz

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en

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