Downtown

– Officer Alex Kearney patrols an upscale neighborhood in Philadelphia, where he pulls over a well-con..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
1990
Downtown (1990)

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.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

12 Jan 1990

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Richard Benjamin

Writer:

Nat Mauldin

Main Actors:

Anthony Edwards, Forest Whitaker, Penelope Ann Miller, Joe Pantoliano

Plot:

Police Officer Alex Kearney works in a rich, plush suburb of Philadelphia. When he stops an important businessman and his story of the incident is not believed, he is sent to work Downtown, the most dangerous, crime-filled precinct in the city. Everyone there is sure that this 'by the book', pampered, suburban cop is going to get himself, and whoever is assigned as his partner, killed. Detective Dennis Curren, draws the unfortunate 'babysitting' assignment. But when Alex's best friend is killed investigating a stolen car, Alex throws the book out the window tracking down the killer.

Production:

Fox

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.7/10