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Theatrical - Wide 2002-08-13

Cast Robert De Niro Eddie Murphy Rene Russo Frankie Faison William Shatner Drena Niro
Directed by Tom Dey
Written by Alfred Gough Miles Millar Keith Sharon

Genres: Action Comedy

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8/10

Synopsis

A veteran cop (Robert De Niro) is forced to partner up with a hotshot rookie (Eddie Murphy) as the stars of a new reality-based TV show designed to enhance the public image of a big-city police department.

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