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Synopsis
In The Big Lilly, the story begins with detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith receiving an urgent call about a woman who has been severely beaten. The call is abrupt, leaving them with little information, but they quickly spring into action, heading to the Westlake area of Los Angeles. Upon arrival at the given address, they find a seemingly quiet apartment complex, but the atmosphere is tense as they prepare to uncover the truth behind the reported violence.
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