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27 June 1986 (USA) moreTagline:
Two of Chicago's Finest? morePlot:
Danny and Ray are two street wise cops in Chicago. When they are almost killed on a case, they are forced to take a vacation by their captain... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins moreNewsDesk:
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Great dramedey more (53 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Gregory Hines | ... | Ray Hughes | |
| Billy Crystal | ... | Danny Costanzo | |
| Steven Bauer | ... | Det. Frank Sigliano | |
| Darlanne Fluegel | ... | Anna Costanzo | |
| Joe Pantoliano | ... | Snake | |
| Dan Hedaya | ... | Captain Logan | |
| Jon Gries | ... | Det. Tony Montoya (as Jonathan Gries) | |
| Tracy Reed | ... | Maryann | |
| Jimmy Smits | ... | Julio Gonzales | |
| John DiSanti | ... | Vinnie | |
| Larry Hankin | ... | Ace | |
| Don Calfa | ... | Women's Room Lawyer | |
| Robert Lesser | ... | Supoena Lawyer | |
| Betty Carvalho | ... | Apartment Manager | |
| Louis Perez | ... | Thug |
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107 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:12 | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:16 | Canada:PG | Canada:G (Quebec)Fun Stuff
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On the television series, "The Directors", Peter Hyams stated that when MGM offered him the project following the success of 2010: The Year We Make Contact, the script focused on two old New York City cops who want to retire. Hyams suggested his idea of two young Chicago cops who don't retire and MGM agreed. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: In the scene in which Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal are discussing their shooting accuracy at the get away vehicle with the men who tired to rob them after they first arrest Snake, Hines' character says he hit the windshield with all six shots. However, there are only 5 bullet holes in the windshield. moreQuotes:
Danny Costanzo: [driving their car on the L tracks] Try not to scrape the third rail, OK? There's about 600 volts in there.Ray Hughes: It's not the voltage that gets you. It's the amps.
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I still enjoy seeing this film. Although it struggles a bit with the tug of war between trying to be a good action film and a good comedy, it ends up being a fun romp. It's kinda a less glitzy Beverly Hills Cop.
Billy Crystal is good, as well as Gregory Hines. Thought there are a few blatant jokes, most of the humor is borne of sarcasm and the interaction of the characters.
There are several good action sequences, including an original car chase on train tracks. The film also features a good soundtrack, with some very 80's music. The pace is still pretty good, even compared to modern 90's and 00's films which are now extremely face paced.