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Someone to Watch Over Me
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Someone to Watch Over Me

1987-10-09 · 103 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Romance · Thriller

Claire Gregory, an upper class New York personality, witnesses a murder in a luxurious nightclub. Detective Mike Keegan, recently promoted, is assigned to protect her.

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Directors
Ridley Scott
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 17,000,000
Revenue
USD 10,278,549

Top Cast

Tom BerengerTom BerengerDet. Mike Keegan
Mimi RogersMimi RogersClaire Gregory
Lorraine BraccoLorraine BraccoEllie Keegan
Jerry OrbachJerry OrbachLt. Garber
John RubinsteinJohn RubinsteinNeil Steinhart
Andreas KatsulasAndreas KatsulasJoey Venza
Tony DiBenedettoTony DiBenedettoT.J.
James E. MoriartyKoontz
Mark MosesMark MosesWin Hockings
Daniel Hugh KellyDaniel Hugh KellyScotty
Harley CrossHarley CrossTommy Keegan
Joanne BaronJoanne BaronHelen Greening
Anthony BishopWaiter
David BermanCop #1
Sharon K. BreckeBimbo
Meg MundyAntonia Voldt
Harlan Cary PoeHarlan Cary PoeKiller
Marilyn RockafellowMarge
Jack McGeeJack McGeeBartender

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