Blue Streak (1999)

A former convict poses as a cop to retrieve a diamond he stole years ago.

Director:

Les Mayfield

Writers:

Michael Berry, John Blumenthal

Stars:

Martin Lawrence, Luke Wilson, Peter Greene

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Martin Lawrence	...	Miles Logan
Luke Wilson	...	Carlson
Peter Greene	...	Deacon
Dave Chappelle	...	Tulley
Nicole Ari Parker	...	Melissa Green
Graham Beckel	...	Rizzo
Robert Miranda	...	Glenfiddish
Olek Krupa	...	Jean LaFleur
Saverio Guerra	...	Benny
Richard C. Sarafian	...	Uncle Lou
Tamala Jones	...	Janiece
Julio Oscar Mechoso	...	Detective Diaz
Steve Rankin	...	FBI Agent Gray
Carmen Argenziano	...	Captain Penelli
John Hawkes	...	Eddie

Storyline

Miles Logan is a jewel thief who just hit the big time by stealing a huge diamond. However, after two years in jail, he comes to find out that he hid the diamond in a police building that was being built at the time of the robbery. In an attempt to regain his diamond, he poses as an L.A.P.D. detective...

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Plot Keywords:

buddy | diamond | jewel | thief | detective | 

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Taglines:

To cop the loot - he became one!

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for action violence, continuous language and some crude humor

Details

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

17 September 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

De ladrón a policía

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$65,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$19,208,806, 19 September 1999, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$68,518,533, 13 February 2000

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$117,758,500, 13 February 2000

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, IndieProd Company Productions, Blue Streak Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During pre-production, the film was originally supposed to carry a hard R rating, but after deliberations, the studio had to tone down the film's script to PG-13. This meant changing the plot, dialogue, and characters. John August was hired as a "script doctor" to make these changes.

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Goofs

A gunman in the background of the shootout walks past from left to right twice.

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Quotes

Miles Logan: [talking to Deacon] I know you don't want to go to jail in Mexico because nobody wants to go to jail in Mexico. They put all kinds of burritos in your ass.

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Connections

Remade as Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)

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Soundtracks

Criminal Mind
Written by Nicole Renee, Ken Ross, Steven Jordan, Dwight Myers, Roger Ball,
Alan Gorrie, Malcolm Duncan, Hamish Stuard, Robbie McIntosh, and Onnie McIntyre
Produced by Stevie J.
Performed by Tyrese featuring Heavy D
Tyrese appears courtesy of The RCA Records Label, A Unit of BMG Entertainment
Heavy D appears courtesy of Universal Records

User Reviews

very good

I dont know why this movie is hated by so many people. It's funny, action packed and Martin Lawrence and the rest of the cast give good performances. Sure it's pretty unbelievable but so are most movies out there. Also, the film has a solid car chase scene at the end which is a solid way to end a fine film. The opening heist scene is also pretty good as well, a good way to start the film. Also the shootout at the grocery store is very funny, as well as several other scene's. Highly Recommended, for anyone who likes action-comedies. 4/5