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In Dragnet: The Big Look, the story begins with detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith responding to a distress call about a woman who has been brutally assaulted. The scene is set on a rainy night in Los Angeles, where the detectives arrive at Mrs. Kieran's home, only to find her in a dire state. The initial investigation reveals that she is unable to provide a clear description of her assailant, leaving the detectives with limited leads.
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