Dragnet - Big Lease
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Dragnet - Big Lease

B1IntermediateOctober 19, 202630 min
  • Crime & justice

A groundbreaking police procedural drama that follows Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners as they investigate crimes in Los Angeles. Known for its realistic portrayal of police work, the series emphasized methodical investigations and factual storytelling, setting a new standard for crime dramas. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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A wealthy, retired businessman suddenly disappears.

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Ladies and gentlemen, tonight in Miami, Florida, a group of men are gathered together for their annual conference. For their day in, day out service to the public, Dragnet honors the 58th annual conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The story you're about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes. Best of all, king-size cigarettes. Brings you drag-met.

0:34

["The King's Side Cigarettes." plays.] You're a detective, Sergeant. You're assigned a homicide detail. A wealthy, retired businessman suddenly disappears. You've got two possibilities to work on.

0:54

Suspicion of suicide. Suspicion of foul play. There's no lead to the man's whereabouts. Your job? Find him.

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