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Cannon S4E5 — The Deadly Trail
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Cannon•Season 4•Episode 5

The Deadly Trail

8.1/10 · 121 votesOct 16, 197460 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 4•+0.2 vs season avg

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A general wants Cannon to find the daughter he put up for adoption years before, but there is opposition to the search.

Directed byGeorge McCowan
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William Conrad

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Episode Summary

"The Deadly Trail" is episode 5 of Cannon season 4. It scored 8.1/10 from 121 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by George McCowan, it aired on October 16, 1974.

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