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Running Scared

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
13K
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Running Scared (1986)
Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer who nearly killed them in the past.
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Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer who nearly killed them in the past.Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer who nearly killed them in the past.Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer who nearly killed them in the past.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
13K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Peter Hyams
  • Writers
    • Gary DeVore(story by)
    • Jimmy Huston(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Gregory Hines
    • Billy Crystal
    • Steven Bauer
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Hyams
  • Writers
    • Gary DeVore(story by)
    • Jimmy Huston(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Gregory Hines
    • Billy Crystal
    • Steven Bauer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 83User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:28
    Official Trailer

    Photos49

    Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines in Running Scared (1986)
    Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines in Running Scared (1986)
    Billy Crystal in Running Scared (1986)
    Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines in Running Scared (1986)
    Darlanne Fluegel in Running Scared (1986)
    Running Scared (1986)
    Billy Crystal and Darlanne Fluegel in Running Scared (1986)
    Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines in Running Scared (1986)
    Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines in Running Scared (1986)
    Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines in Running Scared (1986)
    Gregory Hines in Running Scared (1986)
    Billy Crystal, Steven Bauer, Gregory Hines, Frankie Davila, and Jon Gries in Running Scared (1986)

    Top cast

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    Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines
    • Ray Hughesas Ray Hughes
    Billy Crystal
    Billy Crystal
    • Danny Costanzoas Danny Costanzo
    Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer
    • Frankas Frank
    Darlanne Fluegel
    Darlanne Fluegel
    • Anna Costanzoas Anna Costanzo
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Snakeas Snake
    Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya
    • Captain Loganas Captain Logan
    Jon Gries
    Jon Gries
    • Tonyas Tony
    • (as Jonathan Gries)
    Tracy Reed
    Tracy Reed
    • Maryannas Maryann
    Jimmy Smits
    Jimmy Smits
    • Julio Gonzalesas Julio Gonzales
    John DiSanti
    John DiSanti
    • Vinnieas Vinnie
    Larry Hankin
    Larry Hankin
    • Aceas Ace
    Don Calfa
    Don Calfa
    • Women's Room Lawyeras Women's Room Lawyer
    Robert Lesser
    Robert Lesser
    • Supoena Lawyeras Supoena Lawyer
    Betty Carvalho
    • Apartment Manageras Apartment Manager
    Louis Perez
    Louis Perez
    • Thugas Thug
    Ron Cummins
    • Paging Officeras Paging Officer
    Natividad Ríos Kearsley
    • Nude Womanas Nude Woman
    • (as Natividad Rios Kersley)
    John LaMotta
    • Evidence Officeras Evidence Officer
    • Director
      • Peter Hyams
    • Writers
      • Gary DeVore(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Jimmy Huston(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Gary Devore, the screen writer for this movie, disappeared in June 1997, while driving at night from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Santa Barbara, California, prompting an extensive search and media speculation. A year later, he and his car were discovered submerged below a bridge over the California Aqueduct near Palmdale, California off Highway 14. Devore was driving back from home. It is believed that Devore may have fallen asleep and drove into the aqueduct, however some conspiracy theories claim he was murdered.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene, Hines and Crystal are in a Chicago park at Christmastime. All of the trees in the park are loaded with green leaves - not something you'll ever see in Chicago in December.
    • Quotes

      Danny Costanzo: [on car phone, in strange voice] Uh, hello? Can I talk to Detective Sigliano and Detective Montoya pleeeassse? My name is Pinky, is this the detective? Hi, I usually inform for Hughes and Costanzo but they don' pay me no mo'... Oh, no! Oh, I'm watching the new "Jeopardy!" and a man missed a Bible question because he did not know what Deuteronomy waaaas! Oh yeah, I'll help you. I want you to get Gonzales and show up Hughes and Costanzo, they don't pay me no mo' and I'm maaaddd! Oh, no! Ya dummy, the answer is ipswich clams! The man who can take you to Gonzales, his name is Adam Robertson. He's a high-fallutin' lawyer type who lives at 1358 Lake Shore Drive. Oh, Motha! Motha! Can I have some more petite marshmallows in my hot cocoa... Gotta go, Final Jeopardy's on!

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Billy Crystal/Arnold Schwarzenegger/Michael Ammar (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Sweet Freedom
      Performed by Michael McDonald

      Written by Rod Temperton

      Produced by Rod Temperton, Bruce Swedien and Richard Rudolph

    User reviews83

    Review
    Top review
    Unoriginal but great fun
    Wisecracking Chicago cops Ray and Danny tackle drug lord Julio Gonzales in a battle of wits across the city. Essentially the plot doesn't matter, this is just another buddy cop movie from the eighties. However it rises above others by being good fun throughout. It even takes a break from the action midway for the two to go and live on the beach and lay low for a while.

    The main reason it is so much fun is the chemistry between Hines and Crystal. It's very easy to believe that they are partners of many years. Crystal is especially funny but really they both make it good. Even chase scenes and action scenes contain witty dialogue throughout. Smits is not a great villain but he carries the role well and the supporting cast are impressive with other future big names Dan Hedaya and Joe Pantoliano.

    Overall it's not a classic - it's a buddy cop movie. But even now it still feels fresh and fun due to the partnership of Hines and Crystal. Watch it, like the characters, enjoy the action and laugh at the comedy - a wonderful example of how the buddy cop genre can be good when everything is just right.
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    • bob the moo
    • Dec 21, 2001

    FAQ3

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Diese Zwei sind nicht zu fassen
    • Filming locations
      • State of Illinois Building - 160 N. LaSalle Street, The Loop, Downtown, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • David Foster Productions
      • Turman-Foster Company
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $38,500,726
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,227,757
      • Jun 29, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $38,500,726
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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