Armed and Dangerous
"Undercover. Overdressed. And keeping you safe from the scum of the earth."
Originally released in 1986. Armed and Dangerous is a action/comedy film. directed by Mark L. Lester. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Candy, Eugene Levy, and Robert Loggia
Synopsis
After policeman Frank Dooley is framed for theft and loses his job on the force, he joins a security guard agency and teams up with inept former defense lawyer Norman Kane. When the two botch a job guarding a local warehouse, they begin to uncover corruption within the company and their union.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (197 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$15.9M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Candy
as Frank Dooley
Eugene Levy
as Norman Kane
Robert Loggia
as Michael Carlino
Kenneth McMillan
as Captain Clarence O'Connell
Meg Ryan
as Maggie Cavanaugh
Brion James
as Anthony Lazarus
Jonathan Banks
as Clyde Klepper
Don Stroud
as Sergeant Rizzo
Larry Hankin
as Kokolovitch
Steve Railsback
as The Cowboy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $15,945,534
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Delphi V
- Frostbacks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armed and Dangerous about?
After policeman Frank Dooley is framed for theft and loses his job on the force, he joins a security guard agency and teams up with inept former defense lawyer Norman Kane. When the two botch a job...
Who directed Armed and Dangerous?
Armed and Dangerous was directed by Mark L. Lester.
How long is Armed and Dangerous?
Armed and Dangerous has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Armed and Dangerous released?
Armed and Dangerous was released on August 15, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Armed and Dangerous?
The main cast of Armed and Dangerous includes John Candy, Eugene Levy, Robert Loggia, Kenneth McMillan, Meg Ryan.
Is Armed and Dangerous worth watching?
Armed and Dangerous has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 197 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.