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Downtown

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Plot

Officer Alex Kearney patrols an upscale neighborhood in Philadelphia, where he pulls over a well-connected white collar executive who promises to get even with the policeman. Soon, Kearney learns that he is off the cushy suburban beat and must now work in the deadliest precinct in Philly, where he is partnered with tough veteran cop Dennis Curran. Tensions are high between them, but Kearney soon proves he can play just as rough as the crooks.

Cast

Anthony Edwards as Alex Kearney
Anthony Edwards

as Alex Kearney

Forest Whitaker as Dennis Curren
Forest Whitaker

as Dennis Curren

Penelope Ann Miller as Lori Mitchell
Penelope Ann Miller

as Lori Mitchell

Joe Pantoliano as White
Joe Pantoliano

as White

David Clennon as Jerome Sweet
David Clennon

as Jerome Sweet

Art Evans as Henry Coleman
Art Evans

as Henry Coleman

Rick Aiello as Mickey Witlin
Rick Aiello

as Mickey Witlin

Wanda De Jesus as Luisa Diaz
Wanda De Jesus

as Luisa Diaz

Roger Aaron Brown as Lt. Sam Parral
Roger Aaron Brown

as Lt. Sam Parral

Ron Canada as Lowell Harris
Ron Canada

as Lowell Harris

Movie Facts

Rated

  • R

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • January 12, 1990

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox

Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Language

  • English

Budget

  • $0.00

Revenue

  • $2,346,150.00

Runtime

  • 1.60 hrs

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Cop out of water - big time! Police Officer Alex Kearney is a keen by the book cop who's happy with his beat in a nice part of Philadelphia. Unfortunately his adherence to the rules lands him in trouble with his chiefs after he tries to arrest an important businessman who has long standing police connections. When his side of the story is not believed, he is given the choice of suspension or a…