Strike Force 1981
What is Strike Force?
Strike Force is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 13, 1981
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Strike Force is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 20 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A hard‑nosed captain leads an elite police unit to hunt violent criminals.”
- Robert Stack’s commanding lead performance
- High‑octane police action
- Blend of classic crime‑drama elements
- Graphic violence may deter some viewers
- Short run limits character development
Watch it if you enjoy gritty 80s police dramas with relentless action.
The series features graphic violence and is suited for mature audiences.
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When did Strike Force air?
It aired on ABC during the 1981–1982 television season.
Who is the lead actor?
Robert Stack stars as Capt. Frank Murphy.
What is the premise of the show?
It follows a special unit of detectives and police officers tasked with stopping violent criminals.
Which production company was behind the series?
It was produced by Aaron Spelling Productions.
Why was the series controversial?
Its graphic violence sparked controversy at the time.
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