Cop & ½ (1993)

After witnessing a murder, a young boy named Devon refuses to testify unless he is given the chance to be a policeman.

Director:

Henry Winkler

Writer:

Arne Olsen

Stars:

Burt Reynolds, Norman D. Golden II, Ruby Dee

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Burt Reynolds	...	Nick McKenna
Norman D. Golden II	...	Devon Butler
Ruby Dee	...	Rachel
Holland Taylor	...	Captain Rubio
Ray Sharkey	...	Vinnie Fountain
Sammy Hernandez	...	Raymond Sanchez
Frank Sivero	...	Chu
Rocky Giordani	...	Quintero
Marc Macaulay	...	Waldo
Tom McCleister	...	Rudy
Ralph Wilcox	...	Det. Matt McPhail
Tom Kouchalakos	...	Det. Jenkins
Carmine Genovese	...	Rio
Sean O'Neal	...	McNally (as Sean Evan O'Neal)
Max Winkler	...	Boy in Bathroom

Storyline

Devon Butler is an eight-year old who dreams of being a cop. He watches police TV shows, knows police procedures, and plays cops and robbers with his friend Ray. One day, while snooping around in a warehouse, he witnesses a murder. He goes to the police, who want the information, but won't get it until they make Devon a cop. The police then team him with veteran cop (and child hater) Nick McKenna, and the two team up in comic series of events to find the killer.

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Plot Keywords:

warehouse | lifting a boy into the air | bicycle | boy | police detective | 

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Taglines:

One kid's fantasy. One cop's nightmare.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language, violence and drug references

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 April 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Un flic et demi

Filming Locations:

D. W. Waters Career Center 2704 N. Highland Ave. Tampa, Florida, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$31,888,805

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$40,689,691

Company Credits

Production Co:

Imagine Films Entertainment,St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commission,Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lee Ross was considered for the lead part of the boy Devon Butler which eventually went to Norman D. Golden II.

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Goofs

When Reynolds jerks open the door of his apartment to let the grandmother leave, he breaks the chain. After a bit of dialog from the kid, he shuts the door and latches it with the (now unbroken) chain.

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Quotes

Devon: So what you got under the hood?
Nick: I got an engine, and in a minute, you.

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Crazy Credits

Though it's tacked on before the credits instead of after, there's an extra scene in which a sickly Chu is still seen laying on the hood of the bad guys' getaway boat still running in the ocean.

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Connections

Referenced in Beverly Hills, 90210: She Came in Through the Bathroom Window (1993)

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Soundtracks

Nothin' My Love Can't Fix
Written by Joey Lawrence (as Joey Lawrence), Alexandra Forbes and Eric Beall
Performed by Joey Lawrence (as Joey Lawrence)
Courtesy of Impact Records

User Reviews

"Half" a good time and see this film, its darling!

Nick (Burt Reynolds) is a cop who has been around the block a few times. He is a grouchy old coot to boot. Devon (Norman Golden II) is a young neighborhood lad who loves police shows and dreams of being a patrolman. One day, he witnesses a murder in a warehouse and goes to the precinct to tell the officers what he saw. However, he won't sing unless they make him a junior cop in the process. Wanting the information the little boy has to offer, they agree to put him "on the force". After that, they pair him with Nick to investigate and solve the crime Devon observed. Nick, however, hates having the youngster as a partner, even though Devon often has ideas that work, such as his strategy for getting a peace-disturbing, quarreling couple to calm themselves. But, can Nick and Devon figure out the warehouse murder without taking a few bullets themselves? I had a great time with this much-maligned movie. Reynolds is a joy, for his dry wit and facial expressions are on constant display. Young Golden, too, is talented and humorous, charming the audience in every scene. In addition, for those who like chase scenes, shoot-em-up action, and dimwitted bad guys, this one has those in abundance, also. In short, pay no attention to the harsh criticism that this flick has received and try it yourself. I believe you will "half" a very good time with Burt and his half-pint partner.