Banyon
"In the tradition of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. The private eye of the thirties returns."
Originally released in 1971. Banyon is a crime/drama film. directed by Robert Day.
Starring Robert Forster, Darren McGavin, and José Ferrer
Synopsis
Miles C. Banyon is a private investigator in 1930s Los Angeles. In this TV movie—which served as the pilot episode for the short-lived TV show—Banyon's new client, a young woman, is found dead in his office...shot with his own gun.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Robert Forster
as Miles C. Banyon
Darren McGavin
as Lieutenant Pete Cordova
José Ferrer
as Lee Jennings
Anjanette Comer
as Diane Jennings
Herb Edelman
as Harry Sprague
Hermione Gingold
as Peggy Revere
Leslie Parrish
as Ruth Sprague
Ray Danton
as Victor Pappas
Deidre Daniels
as Irene Fortolla
Stanley Adams
as Eddie Dolan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Quinn Martin Productions (QM)
- Warner Bros. Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banyon about?
Miles C. Banyon is a private investigator in 1930s Los Angeles. In this TV movie—which served as the pilot episode for the short-lived TV show—Banyon's new client, a young woman, is found dead ...
Who directed Banyon?
Banyon was directed by Robert Day.
How long is Banyon?
Banyon has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Banyon released?
Banyon was released on March 15, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Banyon?
The main cast of Banyon includes Robert Forster, Darren McGavin, José Ferrer, Anjanette Comer, Herb Edelman.