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The Rookie
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The Rookie

1990-12-07 · 121 min · ★ 5.9

Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.

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Directors
Clint Eastwood
Production companies
Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 21,600,000

Top Cast

Clint EastwoodClint EastwoodNick Pulovski
Charlie SheenCharlie SheenDavid Ackerman
Raúl JuliáRaúl JuliáStrom
Sonia BragaSonia BragaLiesl
Tom SkerrittTom SkerrittEugene Ackerman
Lara Flynn BoyleLara Flynn BoyleSarah
Xander BerkeleyXander BerkeleyBlackwell
Coleby LombardoColeby LombardoDavid's brother
Pat DuValPat DuValInterrogator #1
Mara CordayMara CordayInterrogator #2
Jerry SchumacherInterrogator #3
Pepe SernaPepe SernaLt. Ray Garcia
Marco RodríguezMarco RodríguezLoco
Donna MitchellDonna MitchellLaura Ackerman
Tony PlanaTony PlanaMorales
David SherrillDavid SherrillMax
Hal WilliamsHal WilliamsPowell
Lloyd NelsonLloyd NelsonFreeway Motorist
Matt McKenzieMatt McKenzieWang
Joel PolisJoel PolisLance

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