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The Taking of Beverly Hills (1991)

R 96 min  -  Action  -   11 October 1991 (USA)
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A group of embittered ex-cops use a chemical spill to raid the banks and homes of Beverly Hills.

Director:

Sidney J. Furie

Writers:

Sidney J. Furie (story), Rick Natkin (story), and 4 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ken Wahl ...
Boomer Hayes
Matt Frewer ...
Ed Kelvin
Harley Jane Kozak ...
Laura Sage
Robert Davi ...
Robert Masterson
Lee Ving Lee Ving ...
Varney (as Lee Ving James)
Branscombe Richmond ...
Benitez
Lyman Ward Lyman Ward ...
Chief Healy
Michael Bowen ...
L.A. Cop at Roadblock
William Prince William Prince ...
Mitchell Sage
Michael G. Kehoe ...
Cop / Thief #1 (as Michael Kehoe)
Mark Haining Mark Haining ...
Cop / Thief #2
Jason Blicker ...
Cop / Thief #3
Tony Ganios Tony Ganios ...
EPA Man
Ken Swofford Ken Swofford ...
Coach
Raymond Singer Raymond Singer ...
Mr. Tobeason
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Storyline

A chemical spill has caused the occupants of Beverly Hills to be forcibly evacuated. A retiring football player left behind, finds that the toxic gas emulating from the spill is a bogus front for a heist set up by fired police officers out to plunder the city of all its valuables. Finding himself siding with a corrupt cop who was once apart of the plan until he discovered the city's mayor had just been blown away, by one of the chief crooks in charge. Now both on the run with no help in sight...both must do whatever they can to stop these murderous looters. Written by ????  

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Plot Keywords:

Chemical Spill | Chemical | Robbery | Accident | Contamination  | See more »

Taglines:

Boomer Hayes, football's hottest quarterback, is in for the night of his life. Because tonight, Beverly Hills is up for grabs and it's up to Boomer to stop the biggest heist in history. See more »

Genres:

Action

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, and for some violence See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Boomer: The Taking of Beverly Hills See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$939,277 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Nelson Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Orion Pictures was originally set to release the film in the summer of 1991 but they fell into bankruptcy before the film could see the light of day. Columbia Pictures eventually picked the picture up and gave it a small, and brief, run in the fall of 1991. See more »

Quotes

Ed Kelvin: [Conluding his opening monologue on Beverly Hills] ... Of course if you're a beverly hills cop like me you just can't afford to live here... makes you think doesn't it?
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Crazy Credits

The first part of the credits scrolls over a scene, showing Boomer coaching
kids football. Ed drives up in flashy Sports car wearing expensive casual
clothes and sporting shades. Boomer is seen talking to the kids who
suddenly rush and chase Ed through the park. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Psych: Death Is in the Air (#4.13)" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Be Thankful For What You Got"
Written by William DeVaughn
Performed by Peter Blakeley
Published by Purple Records Distributing Corp., Fun City Music Corp. and Delicious Apple Music Corp.
Produced by Andrew Gold See more »