Downtown (1990)

R01/12/1990Action, Comedy1h 36m
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When you pound this beat, it pounds you back.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Anthony Edwards

    Alex Kearney

  2. Cast 1

    Forest Whitaker

    Dennis Curren

  3. Cast 1

    Penelope Ann Miller

    Lori Mitchell

  4. Cast 1

    Joe Pantoliano

    White

  5. Cast 1

    David Clennon

    Jerome Sweet

  6. Cast 1

    Art Evans

    Henry Coleman

  7. Cast 1

    Rick Aiello

    Mickey Witlin

  8. Cast 1

    Wanda De Jesus

    Luisa Diaz

  9. Cast 1

    Roger Aaron Brown

    Lt. Sam Parral

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 transfer to downtown. Choosing the transfer, Kearney isn't quite prepared for just how dangerous and crime filled downtown actually is. Worse still, his new tough no nonsense partner positively hates ...

Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

Budget-

Revenue $2,346,150.00

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