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4 October 1991 (USA)
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He's a cop accused of murder. And the only man who knows he's innocent is the killer who framed him. more
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An attorney is terrorized by the criminal he put away years ago when he was a cop. full summary | add synopsis
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Denzel Washington And Will Smith Have Got Jokes
(From MTV Movies Blog. 10 June 2009, 10:00 AM, PDT)
Adrien Brody Becomes 'The Courier'
(From Cinematical. 28 October 2008, 5:15 PM, PDT)
(From MTV Movies Blog. 10 June 2009, 10:00 AM, PDT)
Adrien Brody Becomes 'The Courier'
(From Cinematical. 28 October 2008, 5:15 PM, PDT)
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Unusual Action Film benefits from Sharp Performances.
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Denzel Washington | ... | Nick Styles |
 | John Lithgow | ... | Blake |
 | Ice-T | ... | Odessa (as Ice T) |
 | Kevin Pollak | ... | Larry |
 | Lindsay Wagner | ... | Brimleigh |
 | Mary Ellen Trainor | ... | Gail Wallens |
| Josh Evans | ... | Kim |
| Victoria Dillard | ... | Alice |
| John Amos | ... | Reverend Styles |
 | John Cothran Jr. | ... | Farris |
| Linda Dona | ... | Wanda (as Linda Doná) |
 | Matt Landers | ... | Chief Floyd |
| Lydell M. Cheshier | ... | R.C. |
 | Starletta DuPois | ... | Mrs. Styles |
 | Sherman Howard | ... | Kiley |
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109 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Germany:16 (cut) |
Germany:18 (cut) |
Argentina:16 |
Iceland:16 |
Singapore:M18 |
Australia:R |
South Korea:18 |
Australia:M (DVD rating) |
Philippines:R-18 |
Canada:18A |
Finland:K-18 |
France:-16 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 (cut) |
USA:R |
Netherlands:16 |
Germany:BPjM Restricted
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'John Lithgow' almost never blinks during this film. He wore a contact lens to give the impression that his Earl T. Blake character had a glass eye.
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Revealing mistakes: When Styles is getting dressed in the locker room and stands up when the woman comes in the room you can clearly see that Washington is wearing a "modesty pouch".
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Nick Styles:
If that's how you treat your friends, Blake, I'm glad we're enemies.
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Tuff Enuff
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Rookie Cop (Two Time Oscar-Winner:Denzel Washington) has come a long way from the tough streets of L.A., Nick's life changed forever when he becomes a celebrity. When he stopped a ruthless psychotic killer by the name of Blake (John Lithgow). Nick becomes a media sensation, when it was captured on video by a bystander. Nick's career takes off as a lawyer, while the criminal is behind bars. Seven years has passed... Nick never realize that Blake is being planning the perfect plan of intimidation, public humiliation and murder. Nick has no choice to ask for help, when he ask his old friend (Ice T). Which his old friend has become a Street Hustler while dealing drugs and stealing cars at the same time. Together with the help of another friend (Kevin Pollak) to set a trap for Blake.
Directed by Russell Mulcahy (Highlander, Resurrection, The Shadow) made an entertaining, lurid, action/thriller. This film is also campy at times, especially for this interesting premise. Lithgow offers a scene stealing performance as the villain, which he is entertaining. Mulcahy even manages to give a Highlander homage in a scene. Victoria Dollard (T.V.'s Spin City) also co-star in the film as Nick's wife.
DVD has an sharp non-anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an terrific-Dolby 2.0 Surround Sound. This film has never been a box office hit but it did become a cult hit on video and a television favorite. The film's only flaw is the silly conclusion but Mulcahy keeps things moving in the film. Do not miss this far-fetched but strong Action/Thriller. Screenplay by Steven E. de Souza (Beverly Hills Cop 3, Commando, Street Fighter). From a Story by Fred Dekker (Night of the Creeps) and Menno Meyjes (Max). Panavision. (****/*****).