Downtown
"When you pound this beat, it pounds you back."
Originally released in 1990. Downtown is a action/comedy film. directed by Richard Benjamin.
Starring Anthony Edwards, Forest Whitaker, and Penelope Ann Miller
Synopsis
Officer Alex Kearney patrols an upscale neighborhood in Philadelphia, where he pulls over a well-connected white collar executive who promises to get even with the policeman. Soon, Kearney learns that he is off the cushy suburban beat and must now work in the deadliest precinct in Philly, where he is partnered with tough veteran cop Dennis Curran. Tensions are high between them, but Kearney soon proves he can play just as rough as the crooks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 12, 1990
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (44 votes)
Box Office
$2.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Edwards
as Alex Kearney
Forest Whitaker
as Dennis Curren
Penelope Ann Miller
as Lori Mitchell
Joe Pantoliano
as White
David Clennon
as Jerome Sweet
Art Evans
as Henry Coleman
Rick Aiello
as Mickey Witlin
Wanda De Jesus
as Luisa Diaz
Roger Aaron Brown
as Lt. Sam Parral
Ron Canada
as Lowell Harris
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,346,150
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downtown about?
Officer Alex Kearney patrols an upscale neighborhood in Philadelphia, where he pulls over a well-connected white collar executive who promises to get even with the policeman. Soon, Kearney learns t...
Who directed Downtown?
Downtown was directed by Richard Benjamin.
How long is Downtown?
Downtown has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Downtown released?
Downtown was released on January 12, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Downtown?
The main cast of Downtown includes Anthony Edwards, Forest Whitaker, Penelope Ann Miller, Joe Pantoliano, David Clennon.