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Cops & Robbersons

Cops & Robbersons

Cops & Robbersons

Cops & Robbersons

One's the toughest cop on the force. The other just wants to get some action. Together, they're in a disaster!

1994•1h 33m•

★5.2(132 ratings)

ComedyThrillerCrime

Overview

When the police discover that a mob hitman has moved in next door to the Robbersons, they set up a stakeout in the Robbersons' home. Hard-nosed, tough-as-nails Jake Stone and his young partner Tony Moore are assigned to the stakeout, but now it is a question of whether Jake can last long enough to capture the bad guys. The Robbersons want to help, and by doing so, drive Jake crazy.

Director

Michael Ritchie

Writers

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Main Cast

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Norman Robberson

Jack Palance

Jack Palance

Jake Stone

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

Helen Robberson

Robert Davi

Robert Davi

Osborn

David Barry Gray

David Barry Gray

Tony Moore

Jason James Richter

Jason James Richter

Kevin Robberson

Fay Masterson

Fay Masterson

Cindy Robberson

Miko Hughes

Miko Hughes

Billy Robberson

Jack Kehler

Jack Kehler

Caniff

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Captain Ted Corbett (uncredited)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Michael Ritchie

Writing

Writer: Bernie Somers

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: William Ross
Supervising Sound Editor: Don Hall
Production Sound Mixer: Kim H. Ornitz

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Gerry Fisher

Editing

Editor: Stephen A. Rotter
Editor: William S. Scharf

Art Direction

Production Design: Stephen J. Lineweaver

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Wayne A. Finkelman

Keywords

police stakeoutwinging into a wallinfra redphoto album epiloguejumper cablerude waitersitcom

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "One's the toughest cop on the force. The other just wants to get some action. Together, they're in a disaster!"

#2

The film had a budget of $20.0M but only grossed $11.4M, losing $8.6M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 93 minutes (1h 33m).

#4

The film was directed by Michael Ritchie.

#5

The screenplay was written by Bernie Somers.

#6

The score was composed by William Ross.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Gerry Fisher.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0109480.

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Rating

5.2/10

Mixed

132 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Cops & Robbersons

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$20,000,000

Revenue:

$11,391,093

Production Companies:

TriStar Pictures

TriStar Pictures

Channel Productions