Dan August: The Jealousy Factor
Dan August: The Jealousy Factor

Dan August: The Jealousy Factor

1980Movie93 minEnglish

Dan August: The Jealousy Factor (1980) A police detective investigates two messy murder cases involving lovers' triangles and jealous spouses

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Reza S. BadiyiGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, TV Movie

Plot Summary

Lieutenant Dan August, a seasoned detective in the Albuquerque Police Department, is called to investigate a peculiar murder. A prominent politician's wife is found dead under suspicious circumstances, and the investigation quickly uncovers a tangled web of illicit affairs, political intrigue, and hidden resentments. August must navigate through the powerful figures and their secrets to uncover the truth behind the victim's demise.

Critical Reception

As a made-for-television movie, 'Dan August: The Jealousy Factor' received a generally positive, albeit unremarkable, reception. It served as a reunion for the cast of the popular 'Dan August' television series, which likely garnered nostalgic interest from its existing fanbase. Critics often noted its competent, if formulaic, crime procedural elements and the performances of its established cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • A competent crime drama that benefits from its returning cast.
  • Familiar plot structure, but executed with professionalism.
  • Satisfying for fans of the original series.

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Fun Fact

This film was a reunion for the main cast of the original 'Dan August' television series, which aired from 1970 to 1971, bringing back Burt Reynolds as the titular character for a new mystery.

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