
The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
Crime · Mystery · TV Movie
Overview
After two attempts to kidnap a little girl Mike Hammer is hired to protect her.
Top Cast


Stacy Keach
Stacy Keach
Mike Hammer
Stacy Keach
Mike Hammer
Emily Rose Chance
Emily Rose Chance
Megan
Emily Rose Chance
Megan


Don Stroud
Don Stroud
Pat Chambers
Don Stroud
Pat Chambers


Lauren Hutton
Lauren Hutton
Joanna Lake
Lauren Hutton
Joanna Lake


Michael Preston
Michael Preston
Dak
Michael Preston
Dak


Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Jack Bergan
Mickey Rooney
Jack Bergan


Lindsay Bloom
Lindsay Bloom
Velda
Lindsay Bloom
Velda


John Karlen
John Karlen
Chapel
John Karlen
Chapel


Leo Penn
Leo Penn
Leo
Leo Penn
Leo


Stephen Macht
Stephen Macht
Frank Walker
Stephen Macht
Frank Walker
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