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Status: Ended

Network: DR1

Type: Miniseries

Rating: 8.0/10

Once a Cop...

TV SERIES 1987 1 SEASON

Overview

Policeman Karl Jørgensen was once a prominent detective, but due to a violent temper he's now checking out passports at the airport, smuggling stout to work in his thermos every day. However, Kaj, the boyfriend of his daughter, is suddenly killed by a heroin overdose injected by hooded gangsters. It turns out he was spying on their organisation for his brother, Frank, who was framed by them while smuggling narcotics. When Frank hears about Kaj's death, he escapes from prison to get back at the killers. Meanwhile, the same gangsters threaten Karl Jørgensen's daughter, and soon Karl is involved in a major drug smuggling case. Frank and his buddy rob a bank and shoot a police officer. A country-wide manhunt ensues while Karl is having trouble with controlling his daughter's vigilante activities, with finding out who killed Kaj, with the police detectives on the case and with his own alcoholic and lacking existence.

This production, originally released in 1987, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 1 season.

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  • • Explores themes within .
  • • Produced in Denmark.
  • • Original Language: Danish.

Directed By

Anders Refn

Written By

Jens Okking, Anders Refn, Flemming Quist Møller

Starring Cast

Seasons

Once a Cop... - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

6 Episodes • Aired 1987-11-07

No season overview provided for this season.

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