"The Rockford Files: I Still Love LA" from 1994 has Jim trying to sell his Malibu trailer in the midst of the riots after the Rodney King verdict, dealing with the fires that hop the Pacific Coast Highway and head his way, and cope with a visit from Angel (Stuart Margolin).
Then his ex-wife Kit (Joanna Cassidy) appears. Yes, Jim was married and divorced since we last saw him. She wants him to work for her investigating the murder of an old film star and the disappearance of her car. The woman's children are a quick-to- anger Josh (Geoffrey Nauffts) and his sobbing sister Dorie (Shannon Kenny). Ultimately, thanks to a security camera, Dennis (Joe Santos) arrests both of them.
The problem occurs when Jim begins working at cross-purposes with Kit, who hired him and is trying to prepare a defense. The kids' stepfather (Joe Campanella), a famous ball player, becomes the subject of unsavory accusations that led to the murder.
This is perhaps heavier than the normal Rockford fare, but most of it is handled in the usual Rockford way.
You had to feel sorry for poor James Garner - he's limping in the movie. An excuse for Jim's injury is given, but I think it was Garner really limping as he runs and does stairs!
The assembled cast does an excellent job, the beautiful Cassidy effectively sparring with Jim, the kids come off as brats, Campanella is distinguished and sad, and Laurence Pressman does a good job as a shady attorney.
A sweet ending is followed by a tribute to Noah Berry, Jr.
Then his ex-wife Kit (Joanna Cassidy) appears. Yes, Jim was married and divorced since we last saw him. She wants him to work for her investigating the murder of an old film star and the disappearance of her car. The woman's children are a quick-to- anger Josh (Geoffrey Nauffts) and his sobbing sister Dorie (Shannon Kenny). Ultimately, thanks to a security camera, Dennis (Joe Santos) arrests both of them.
The problem occurs when Jim begins working at cross-purposes with Kit, who hired him and is trying to prepare a defense. The kids' stepfather (Joe Campanella), a famous ball player, becomes the subject of unsavory accusations that led to the murder.
This is perhaps heavier than the normal Rockford fare, but most of it is handled in the usual Rockford way.
You had to feel sorry for poor James Garner - he's limping in the movie. An excuse for Jim's injury is given, but I think it was Garner really limping as he runs and does stairs!
The assembled cast does an excellent job, the beautiful Cassidy effectively sparring with Jim, the kids come off as brats, Campanella is distinguished and sad, and Laurence Pressman does a good job as a shady attorney.
A sweet ending is followed by a tribute to Noah Berry, Jr.