Directed by:
Michael RitchieScreenplay:
Bernie SomersCinematography:
Gerry FisherComposer:
William RossCast:
Chevy Chase, Jack Palance, Dianne Wiest, Robert Davi, David Barry Gray, Jason James Richter, Fay Masterson, Miko Hughes, M. Emmet Walsh, Jim Holmes (more)VOD (1)
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When tough veteran cop Jake Stone (Jack Palance) and his rookie partner, Tony Moore (David Barry Gray), arrive at the doorstep of the mildly dysfunctional Robbersons in order to stake out a criminal living next door, he has no idea what he's getting into. Norman Robberson (Chevy Chase) is a bumbling idiot who has been reared on classic cop shows; his wife, Helen (Dianne Wiest), is a well-intentioned mom who's beginning to lose her positive outlook; and their three children are overwhelmingly excited by the arrival of the policemen--especially Cindy (Fay Masterson), who develops a severe crush on Moore. When Osborn (Robert Davi), the neighbor in question, begins to smell something afoul at the Robbersons, Norman finally gets the chance to act out his favorite cop show clichés and aid in the criminal's apprehension. Along the way, the stakeout provides Jake with the close family ties he's been missing in his life. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Chevy Chase
USA
Best movies:
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Jack Palance
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Dianne Wiest
USA
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Robert Davi
USA
Best movies:
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David Barry Gray
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Jason James Richter
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Fay Masterson
UK
Best movies:
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Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
A Christmas Carol (2009)
Miko Hughes
USA
Best movies:
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Tropic Thunder (2008)
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M. Emmet Walsh
USA
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The Iron Giant (1999)
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Jim Holmes
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Richard Romanus
USA
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Mean Streets (1973)
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Sal Landi
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Savage Streets (1984)
Jack Kehler
USA
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The Big Lebowski (1998)
Lost Highway (1997)
Ronald L. Schwary
USA
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Casey's Shadow (1978)
The Cheap Detective (1978)
Preston Hanson
USA
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