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In the Line of Duty: The FBI Murders

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Based on a true story, this tense crime drama follows veteran FBI agent Ben Grogan (Ronny Cox) as he leads a team that is desperately trying to track down the criminals responsible for a series of murders and robberies before more blood is shed. Eventually, the agents get closer to the suspects, Bill Matix (Michael Gross) and Mike Platt (David Soul), but the ruthless fugitives aren't going to be taken without a fight, leading to a violent shootout.
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Kirsten W @kirght Apr 2 Interesting story. Michael Gross is one of my favorite actors. In all his roles since Family Ties, I never think of Mr. Keaton. See more Frances H 07/15/2013 Although the movie is interesting when the scenes of the murderer-robbers, well acted by Michael Gross and David Soul, are on the screen, the dialogue and scenes of the FBI are boring and cliche-ridden, as well as amateurishly acted. The average episode of Law and Order is far superior. See more 06/14/2013 130615: A YouTube video about the Winchester Silvertip ammunition references this incident, reminds me of this movie and leads to me to a brief study this event. Found the movie and re-watched, probably the first time since I originally saw it on Tv. I remember how evil and scary these two villains seemed when I first saw this film. They were bad news but ultimately lost their battle with the FBI. Sadly, two LEOs had to pay the ultimate sacrifice to put these cowards down. A decent movie and a reminder to appreciate the centurions. Rest in peace and thank you. See more 07/05/2012 There were several series of made for tv movies called In The Line Of Fire..this is one of the best. See more 12/27/2011 A pair of bank robbers go on a spree in Florida robbing and killing and turning the town into a site of terror. Ends up in being the biggest shootout in FBI history, all based on a true story. See more 10/10/2010 I originally saw this in the 80's and I have to say was the best damn made for tv movie i have ever seen. Definatly made me research the actual crime spree and shootout that Matix and Platt did during this period. Fbi still consider the shootout with these two one of the worst in us history. David Soul and Michael Gross do a impressive job as the cold blooded killers expecially Michael Gross, for those of you who dont know who he is, he was Steven Keaton in Family Ties. I remember being a fan of Family Ties when it was airing weekly back in the 80's and seeing this movie I had trouble looking at Michael Gross the same way lol! Another actor in my mind was under rated. This is the second made for tv movie that I have seen David Soul in (Hutch in Starsky and Hutch) The first being Salem's Lot another film he was superb in. Dick Lowry gives us and pretty accurate account of the shootout and these 30 smoething ex marines who were not going to be taken alive! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Based on a true story, this tense crime drama follows veteran FBI agent Ben Grogan (Ronny Cox) as he leads a team that is desperately trying to track down the criminals responsible for a series of murders and robberies before more blood is shed. Eventually, the agents get closer to the suspects, Bill Matix (Michael Gross) and Mike Platt (David Soul), but the ruthless fugitives aren't going to be taken without a fight, leading to a violent shootout.
Director
Dick Lowry
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Dec 13, 2005
Runtime
1h 37m
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