The Super Cops (1974)
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- R
- 1h 30min
- Action, Comedy
- 11 Oct 1974 (West Germany)
- Movie
The true story of two New York City cops. Greenberg & Hantz fought the system, became detectives and were known on the streets as "Batman & Robin".
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Cast verified as complete
| Ron Leibman | ... |
David Greenberg
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| David Selby | ... |
Robert Hantz
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| Sheila Frazier | ... |
Sara
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| Pat Hingle | ... |
Insp. Novick
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| Dan Frazer | ... |
Police Capt. Irving Krasna
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| Joseph Sirola | ... |
Police Lt. O'Shaughnessy
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Arny Freeman | ... |
Judge Benny Kellner
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Bernard Kates | ... |
Heller
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| Alex Colon | ... |
Carlos
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Charles Turner | ... |
Joe Hayes
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Ralph Wilcox | ... |
John Hayes
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| Al Fann | ... |
Frank Hayes
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David Greenberg | ... |
Det. Basoff
(as Dave Greeberg)
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Robert Hantz | ... |
Det. Neel
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Norman Bush | ... |
Billy
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Arthur French | ... |
Victor
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Tamu Blackwell | ... |
Girl
(as Tamu)
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Hector Troy | ... |
Angel
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| Charles White | ... |
Old Sarge
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Ralph Strait | ... |
Instructor
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Joseph P. McCartney | ... |
Sports Instructor
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| Pat Corley | ... |
Captain Bush
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Albert Henderson | ... |
Captain Arbow
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| Barton Heyman | ... |
Police Lt. Stratton
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| Eddie Barth | ... |
Detroit Hitman / Driver (uncredited)
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Don Billett | ... |
Patrolman Carter Price (uncredited)
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| Rudy Bond | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Sam Coppola | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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Barry Corbin | ... |
Onlooker on Ladder (uncredited)
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James Dukas | ... |
Patrolman (uncredited)
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Louis Guss | ... |
Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
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| Earle Hyman | ... |
Police Detective (uncredited)
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| Tony Lip | ... |
Detroit Hitman (uncredited)
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| Stephen Macht | ... |
Detective Finley (uncredited)
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Patrick V. Murphy | ... |
Himself (NYPD Commissioner) (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Lee Steele | ... |
Court Bailiff (uncredited)
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Steve Vignari | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gordon Parks | ||
Written by
| Lorenzo Semple Jr. | ... | () |
| L.H. Whittemore | ... | (book) |
Produced by
| William Belasco | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jerry Fielding | ||
Cinematography by
| Richard C. Kratina | ... | (as Dick Kratina) |
Film Editing by
| Moe Howard | ... | (as Harry Howard) |
Editorial Department
| David Bretherton | ... | consulting editor |
Art Direction by
| Stephen Hendrickson | ||
Set Decoration by
| John Godfrey | ||
Costume Design by
| Joseph G. Aulisi | ||
Makeup Department
| Martin Bell | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Robert J. Koster | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Kurt Baker | ... | first assistant director |
| Joseph B. Wallenstein | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Hal Bock | ... | head carpenter |
Sound Department
| G. Lee-Scott | ... | sound |
| Harry W. Tetrick | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Tony Parmelee | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Giorgio Ubaldi | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Vinnie Gerardo | ... | assistant camera |
| Warren Rothenberger | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Jerry Fielding | ... | conductor |
| Mayuto Correa | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Other crew
| David Greenberg | ... | technical advisor |
| Robert Hantz | ... | technical advisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1974) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1974) (United States) (theatrical) (Released thru)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Fox-MGM Film (1974) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1975) (Japan) (theatrical)
- CBS (1976) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- MGM/UA (Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The Mark Baron Company (publicity)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Dave and Rob, fresh from the Police Academy, enrage their captain because they want to do more than controlling the traffic. As penalty they are sent to Brooklyn. However they don't give up, but develop their own methods to fight against dealers, criminals and corrupt colleagues.
Written by Tom Zoerner |
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| Taglines | Impossible ? Incredible ? Amazing ? Not for the super cops. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In early 2011 director Edgar Wright requested that the film be made available via DVD on demand from the Warner Archives, which obliged accordingly. See more » |
| Goofs | The volume of dust on Greenberg and Hantz in the building being demolished varies wildly from shot to shot. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Beverly Hills Cop (1984). See more » |
| Soundtracks | When the Saints Go Marching In See more » |
| Quotes |
David Greenberg:
Sir? Hantz and me we made all kinds of collars on our own time and all we got so far is called crooks and treated like we got leprosy. A polite question is what the fuck kind of police force is this? Captain Bush: It is a big organization, that's what kind. Like General Motors. Like the Army. It has its own system of doing things. It may be lunatic. Who knows, who cares. But if you are bucking that system you are in TROUBLE! Robert Hantz: Even if we aim to improve it? Captain Bush: Hmmm boy... You belong in the New York Police Department like I can walk on water. Get back on traffic. That's all. I've had it with you guys, probation is over and have I got a garden spot for you. See more » |