Deadlock (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film
Released in 1969, Deadlock is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lamont Johnson, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The murder of a journalist, coming shortly after the killings of a black teenager and a white cop, threatens to inflame passions in the city. To prevent a riot, Lieutenant Sam Danforth and District Attorney Leslie Washburn are determined to find the killer, even though they do not exactly get along with each other and disagree over procedure.
Who’s in it. Deadlock stars Leslie Nielsen as Lt. Sam Danforth, Hari Rhodes as Leslie Washburn, Aldo Ray as Edward Logan and Ruby Dee as Lucinda, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadlock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadlock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadlock (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deadlock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Deadlock?
- Deadlock stars Leslie Nielsen, Hari Rhodes, Aldo Ray, Ruby Dee and Beverly Todd.
- When was Deadlock released?
- Deadlock was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.