Lanigan's Rabbi

A gruff, no-nonsense police detective, Lt. Lanigan, is assigned a new partner: a rabbi who has a knack for solving crimes. Despite their initial reluctance and vastly different approaches to life, they form an unlikely but effective team. Together, they tackle a series of bizarre cases that challenge their understanding of justice and faith.

The made-for-television movie "Lanigan's Rabbi" was met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising the charming chemistry between its lead actors and its lighthearted approach to crime-solving. However, others found the plot to be somewhat predictable and lacking in depth.

• Appreciated for the comedic pairing of Matthau and Margolin.
• Seen as a light and entertaining, though not particularly groundbreaking, television movie.
• Some noted a formulaic plot that didn't fully utilize its talented cast.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but the film is remembered by some as a pleasant, character-driven television film from the 1970s.

The film was based on a short-lived 1976 NBC television series of the same name, also starring Stuart Margolin as Rabbi Michael Shalimar, but with Joe Silver as Lt. Lanigan.