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Synopsis
In The Big Knife, the tension escalates as detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called to investigate a series of brutal knifings at Charter High School. With twenty-one girls already attacked, the situation is dire. Principal Mr. Chase explains that the parents of the victims are hesitant to involve the police, fearing the negative attention that might follow. This complicates the investigation, as the detectives must navigate the reluctance of the community while trying to protect the students.
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