Rush (1991)

Two small town Texas cops go undercover to catch a major drug dealer and are sucked into the drug culture, compromising their assignment.

Director:

Lili Fini Zanuck

Writers:

Kim Wozencraft (book), Peter Dexter (screenplay)

Stars:

Jason Patric, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sam Elliott

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Patric	...	Jim Raynor
Jennifer Jason Leigh	...	Kristen Cates
Sam Elliott	...	Dodd
Max Perlich	...	Walker
Gregg Allman	...	Gaines
Tony Frank	...	Nettle
William Sadler	...	Monroe
Special K. McCray	...	Willie Red
Dennis Letts	...	Senior District Attorney
Dennis Burkley	...	Motorcycle Guy
Glenn Wilson	...	Motorcycle Guy
Jimmy Ray Pickens	...	Man in Disco (as Jimmy Pickens)
Barbara Lasater	...	Yellow Rose Bartender
Toni Pilgreen	...	Driller's Waitress
Merrill Connally	...	Defense Attorney

Storyline

Raynor is an undercover narcotics cop. For his next assignment he chooses the more inexperienced but tough and good-looking Kristen. Their ultimate target is Gaines, a renowned but very elusive drug dealer. While doing their work they unexpectedly fall into a morase of drug-addiction and fall in love with each other. Despite subjecting themselves to the life of low class, one track junkies they do not get the evidence they want to convict Gaines, and instead are forced into using false evidence in court.

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Plot Keywords:

drugs | love | texas | drug addiction | bruise | 

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Taglines:

How far do they go before they've gone too far?

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic drug use and for sensuality, language and violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Fieberhaft

Filming Locations:

Houston, Texas, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$7,241,350 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Zanuck Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Tom Cruise turned down the part later played by Jason Patric as he didn't like the idea of scenes involving him taking drugs.

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Goofs

When Dodd talks to Kristen outside the hotel, his tie is loosened about 4-5 inches and pulled to his right. When he enters the room and talks to Jimmy, his tie is loosened about 1-2 inches and directly below the shirt button.

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Quotes

Gaines: You came real close this time, Sancho.

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Connections

Referenced in The Anniversary Party (2001)

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Soundtracks

"The South's Gonna Do It Again"
Written by Charlie Daniels
Performed by The Charlie Daniels Band
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

a drama definitely worth seeing

'Rush' is a very powerful and moving drama complimented by some of the greatest acting performances of the stars' careers. Patric and Leigh are the most notably outstanding actors as a duo of undercover narcotic police officers delving into the illegal drug world of a small town in Texas. There were a few problems, though, in this film. Small parts of the film's dialogue are flawed and the pace gets too choppy at many points. Nevertheless, 'Rush' remains a great example of what dramatic scenes and acting should be. Highly recommended for drama movie lovers.