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Running Scared

  • 1986
  • R
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
14K
YOUR RATING
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.

  • Director
    • Peter Hyams
  • Writers
    • Gary DeVore
    • Jimmy Huston
  • Stars
    • Gregory Hines
    • Billy Crystal
    • Steven Bauer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Hyams
    • Writers
      • Gary DeVore
      • Jimmy Huston
    • Stars
      • Gregory Hines
      • Billy Crystal
      • Steven Bauer
    • 83User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:28
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    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 Hughes
    Billy Crystal
    Billy Crystal
    • Danny Costanzo
    Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer
    • Frank
    Darlanne Fluegel
    Darlanne Fluegel
    • Anna Costanzo
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Snake
    Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya
    • Captain Logan
    Jon Gries
    Jon Gries
    • Tony
    • (as Jonathan Gries)
    Tracy Reed
    Tracy Reed
    • Maryann
    Jimmy Smits
    Jimmy Smits
    • Julio Gonzales
    John DiSanti
    John DiSanti
    • Vinnie
    Larry Hankin
    Larry Hankin
    • Ace
    Don Calfa
    Don Calfa
    • Women's Room Lawyer
    Robert Lesser
    Robert Lesser
    • Supoena Lawyer
    Betty Carvalho
    • Apartment Manager
    Louis Perez
    Louis Perez
    • Thug
    Ron Cummins
    • Paging Officer
    Natividad Ríos Kearsley
    • Nude Woman
    • (as Natividad Rios Kersley)
    John LaMotta
    • Evidence Officer
    • Director
      • Peter Hyams
    • Writers
      • Gary DeVore(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Jimmy Huston(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The original script was written for Gene Hackman and Paul Newman before Peter Hyams decided to make the Hughes and Costanzo characters younger.
    • 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
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    A Delight
    There are films, when going in, you don't expect much and then are pleasantly surprised. This was one of those films. It was difficult for me to picture Billy Crystal as an undercover cop, but he was very good in this. The focus of the movie was mostly on Billy, but there was a wonderful chemistry between him and Gregory Hines. It is not a date movie, but is great to see with a buddy. If you are just a bit off center, and have a friend who is equally off center, but one who balances you, this is a movie that you can thoroughly enjoy.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and hoped we could have a re-teaming of Crystal and Hines, but Gregory Hines untimely death robbed us of that.

    Watch it, and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Ohhhhh Nooooo!
    helpful•22
    5
    • clay_thompson
    • Apr 13, 2006

    FAQ3

    • When exactly are the scenes of nudity, and what're the timestamps for when the scenes occur?
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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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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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