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Striking Distance

  • 19931993
  • RR
  • 1h 42m
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Coming from a police family, Tom Hardy ends up fighting his uncle after the murder of his father. Tom believes the killer is another cop and goes on the record with his allegations. Demoted ... Read allComing from a police family, Tom Hardy ends up fighting his uncle after the murder of his father. Tom believes the killer is another cop and goes on the record with his allegations. Demoted then to river duty, the killer taunts Tom.Coming from a police family, Tom Hardy ends up fighting his uncle after the murder of his father. Tom believes the killer is another cop and goes on the record with his allegations. Demoted then to river duty, the killer taunts Tom.

IMDb RATING
5.8/10
42K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,747
3,402
  • Director
    • Rowdy Herrington
  • Writers
    • Rowdy Herrington
    • Marty Kaplan
  • Stars
    • Bruce Willis
    • Sarah Jessica Parker
    • Dennis Farina
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  • Director
    • Rowdy Herrington
  • Writers
    • Rowdy Herrington
    • Marty Kaplan
  • Stars
    • Bruce Willis
    • Sarah Jessica Parker
    • Dennis Farina
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 110User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
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    Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis
    • Tom Hardyas Tom Hardy
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    • Jo Christmanas Jo Christman
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Nick Detilloas Nick Detillo
    Tom Sizemore
    Tom Sizemore
    • Danny Detilloas Danny Detillo
    Brion James
    Brion James
    • Det. Eddie Eileras Det. Eddie Eiler
    Robert Pastorelli
    Robert Pastorelli
    • Jimmy Detilloas Jimmy Detillo
    Timothy Busfield
    Timothy Busfield
    • Saccoas Sacco
    John Mahoney
    John Mahoney
    • Vince Hardyas Vince Hardy
    Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher
    • District Attorneyas District Attorney
    Tom Atkins
    Tom Atkins
    • Uncle Fredas Uncle Fred
    Mike Hodge
    Mike Hodge
    • Captain Pendermanas Captain Penderman
    Jodi Long
    Jodi Long
    • Kim Leeas Kim Lee
    Roscoe Orman
    Roscoe Orman
    • Sidas Sid
    Robert Gould
    Robert Gould
    • Kesseras Kesser
    Gareth Williams
    Gareth Williams
    • Chick Chicanisas Chick Chicanis
    Ed Hooks
    • Attorney Guntheras Attorney Gunther
    Lawrence A. Mandley
    Lawrence A. Mandley
    • Bailiffas Bailiff
    • (as Lawrence Mandley)
    Julianna McCarthy
    • Judgeas Judge
    • Director
      • Rowdy Herrington
    • Writers
      • Rowdy Herrington
      • Marty Kaplan
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    Storyline

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    Tom Hardy (Bruce Willis) is a maverick cop in pursuit of a sadistic serial killer. Demoted to river patrol after suggesting to the press the killer may be a police officer, he initiates an unauthorized investigation with his new partner (Sarah Jessica Parker). —AYM Films
    • serial killer
    • river
    • pittsburgh pennsylvania
    • grudge
    • uncle nephew relationship
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    • Taglines
      • Loyalty above all else, except honour.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, strong language and a sex scene
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Pittsburgh Police badges are plastic resin casts of actual Pittsburgh PD badges. The props crew was given four badges to use, and thus all of the badges are one of only four numbers. This was done with the agreement that all casts and molds had to be returned to Pittsburgh PD, so they could be destroyed once filming was complete.
    • Goofs
      Jo isn't wearing a bra at the police ball; but, when she is undressed later, she is mysteriously immediately wearing one.
    • Quotes

      Det. Nick Detillo: There's an old Italian saying: Never scald your tongue on another man's soup.

      Tom Hardy: Yeah? There's an old Irish saying: don't listen to old Italian sayings.

    • Connections
      Edited into Ablaze (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      LIL' RED RIDING HOOD
      Written by Ronald Blackwell

      Performed by Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs

      Courtesy of PolyGram Special Markets

    User reviews110

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Standard Bruce Willis style action film
    Of course, nothing will ever beat Die Hard or the 5th element. But, this movie is a solid action movie... Nothing to extremely mind blowing, but enough action to keep you interested. Don't worry about the other raters.. these people enjoy the crappy movies they make today!!

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    • Why are so many cops Irish?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Three Rivers
    • Filming locations
      • Point State Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Arnon Milchan Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $24,107,867
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,705,808
      • Sep 19, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,107,867
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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