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A Killing Affair (1977 film)

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Wikipedia article




'A Killing Affair' (also known as 'Behind the Badge') is a 1977 American made-for-television crime drama film starring Elizabeth Montgomery and O. J. Simpson. The film originally aired on CBS on September 21, 1977.

Plot



Elizabeth Montgomery and O. J. Simpson star as homicide detectives pursuing a killer played by Dean Stockwell. While working on the case, the partners begin having a heated romantic affair.

Cast



Reception



'A Killing Affair' received generally positive reviews, with particular praise for O. J. Simpson. 'People' called it Simpson's "best dramatic performance to date." John J. O'Connor of the 'New York Times' wrote,

'A Killing Affair' received a 29% Nielsen rating, finishing second to 'Charlie's Angels' in its time slot.

There was relatively little controversy generated by the interracial romance between the protagonists. Montgomery and Simpson did not receive any significant hate mail, though one Southern CBS affiliate did receive a bomb threat after the film aired.

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