Downtown

"When you pound this beat, it pounds you back."

Jan 12 1990 R 1h 36m
Action, Comedy, Crime

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.

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.

Written by

Nat Mauldin

Directed by

Richard Benjamin

Cast

Anthony Edwards, Forest Whitaker, Penelope Ann Miller

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
Downtown 1990 Trailer
Scores
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2,225
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
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