Police Story

No Margin for Error (Season 5, Episode 6)

TV Episode | 100 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Three people are fatally shot by three different policemen, two beat cops and a detective. Deputy Chief Hayes must sort through the shooting team reports to find the truth of each situation, possibly at the risk of his own career.

Director

Virgil W. Vogel

Writers

Joseph Wambaugh (creator) | Mark Rodgers | E. Jack Neuman (developed for television by)

Producers

Larry Brody | Mel Swope

Composer

Richard Shores

Cinematographer

Emmett Bergholz

Editor

John Farrell (as John P. Farrell)

Casting Director

Diane Lomond

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 30, 1978

Release date

Apr 30, 1978 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 wins & 15 nominations

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45 cast members

Name	Known for
James Farentino John Anderson John Anderson See fewer	The Final Countdown (1980)
Harry Guardino Lt. William Bramlett Lt. William Bramlett See fewer	The Enforcer (1976)
Hari Rhodes Otis Spencer (as Harry Rhodes) Otis Spencer (as Harry Rhodes) See fewer	Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
Ron Masak Chuck Onorato Chuck Onorato See fewer	The Benchwarmers (2006)
Christopher Connelly Ross Bakalayan Ross Bakalayan See fewer	Benji (1974)
Michael McGuire Investigator George Sandrich Investigator George Sandrich See fewer	Hard Times (1975)
Taylor Lacher Investigator Lanny Investigator Lanny See fewer	Mr. Majestyk (1974)
Russell Johnson Captain Carl Fargo Captain Carl Fargo See fewer	Gilligan's Island (1964)
Lonny Chapman Commissioner Martin Commissioner Martin See fewer	The Birds (1963)
Leslie Parrish Georgie Hayes Georgie Hayes See fewer	The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
Alan Fudge Ted - Police Public Information Officer Ted - Police Public Information Officer See fewer	The Natural (1984)
Lana Wood Gloria Gloria See fewer	Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
Elinor Donahue Joan Anderson Joan Anderson See fewer	Pretty Woman (1990)
Richard Ward Dianne's Father Dianne's Father See fewer	The Jerk (1979)
Arlene Golonka Hostage's Mother Hostage's Mother See fewer	Hang 'Em High (1968)
Glenn Ford Deputy Chief Walter Hayes Deputy Chief Walter Hayes See fewer	Gilda (1946)
Paul Tulley Parker Parker See fewer	Real Genius (1985)
Andy Romano Ralph Callender Ralph Callender See fewer	Under Siege (1992)
Richard O'Brien Sergeant Dunn Sergeant Dunn See fewer	Heaven Can Wait (1978)
Michael Jackson News Commentator News Commentator See fewer	Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013)
Steve Brodie Bartender Bartender See fewer	Out of the Past (1947)
Victor Holchak Carthey Carthey See fewer	Hughes and Harlow: Angels in Hell (1977)
Lenore Stevens Margaret Guitterez Margaret Guitterez See fewer	Beyond Atlantis (1973)
Sid McCoy Newsman #2 Newsman #2 See fewer	Sliver (1993)
Eloy Casados Chacon (as Eloy Phil Casados) Chacon (as Eloy Phil Casados) See fewer	Hollywood Homicide (2003)
Mel Scott Officer Powell Officer Powell See fewer	Glory (1989)
Joe Di Reda Investigator Pierson (as Jo Di Reda) Investigator Pierson (as Jo Di Reda) See fewer	The Andromeda Strain (1971)
Eddie Firestone Klipper Klipper See fewer	Duel (1971)
Stanley Brock Customer Customer See fewer	UHF (1989)
William Bronder Mr. Cooper Mr. Cooper See fewer	Stand by Me (1986)
Bill Baldwin Searling Searling See fewer	Rocky II (1979)
Rick Garcia Paul Guitterez Paul Guitterez See fewer	Volcano (1997)
Mimi Cozzens Mrs. Sanders Mrs. Sanders See fewer	The Master (2012)
Rose Fonseca Dianne Dianne See fewer	Police Story (1973)
Billy Jackson Johnson Johnson See fewer	Every Which Way But Loose (1978)
Russ Marin Chief Surgeon Nyquist Chief Surgeon Nyquist See fewer	Body Double (1984)
David S. Cass Sr. Jack Eagle (as David Cass) Jack Eagle (as David Cass) See fewer	Tequila Sunrise (1988)
Bob Harcum Teenager #2 Teenager #2 See fewer	What's Happening!! (1976)
Eric Washington Teenager #1 (as Erik Washington) Teenager #1 (as Erik Washington) See fewer	Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1976)
Kim Yumiko Waitress Waitress See fewer	Police Story (1973)
Noelle North Girl in Market Girl in Market See fewer	Carrie (1976)
Rick DiAngelo Officer Frey (as Ric Di Angelo) Officer Frey (as Ric Di Angelo) See fewer	Two of a Kind (1983)
Fil Formicola Officer #1 Officer #1 See fewer	Splash (1984)
Don Furneaux Worker Worker See fewer	The Incredible Hulk (1977)
Anthony Battaglia Kevin Kevin See fewer	Airport '77 (1977)