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The First 48 (2004)

TV Series ★ 7.9 45 min

Documentary Drama Crime

The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations.

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Released
June 3, 2004
Runtime
45 min
Rating
TV-14
IMDb
tt0423652
Language
Studio
ITV Entertainment

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Cast

Dion Graham Dion Graham Narrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is The First 48 about?
The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations.
Who stars in The First 48?
The First 48 stars Dion Graham.
When was The First 48 released?
The First 48 is a 2004 documentary, drama, crime series.
Where can I watch The First 48?
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