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One Good Cop

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Three small girls are left without a home after their father, Stevie (Anthony LaPaglia), is killed in the line of duty. His partner, Artie (Michael Keaton), and his wife (Rene Russo) choose to adopt the children, but the government thinks their living quarters are too cramped for a family. Without enough money for a down payment on a house, Artie robs drug lord Beniamino Rios (Tony Plana). Little does Artie know, that Beniamino's girlfriend (Rachel Ticotin) may have the means to take him down.
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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: C- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Rated: 2/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times One Good Cop wanted to manipulate my emotions, and I was willing to let it try, but finally it was so shameless that I'd had enough. Rated: 2/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Keaten is as good as can be within a synthetic role. [Full review in Spanish] Dec 30, 2022 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews There's ultimately not a whole lot within One Good Cop for the viewer to enthusiastically embrace... Rated: 2/4 Feb 6, 2016 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Manipulative story. Rated: C Jul 18, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Laurian D A very underrated movie. Keaton and Russo are likeable as always. It's not a blockbuster but it's one of those feel good movies that you don't mind rewatching every couple of years or so. Definitely give it a try! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/25 Full Review Jelisije J When a movie spoils the plot of the first 30 minutes by the title alone you know your not going to get a mind blowing unpredictable movie, but it still was a decent watch. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/14/24 Full Review Jack t One Good Cop, starring Michael Keaton, not gonna watch it again because it was sxxt. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/18/23 Full Review Steve D I never know what I want to happen in films like these but the results leave me shrugging. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member One of my favorite Michael Keaton movies. A forgotten gem. If you like Keaton check it out. The rest of the cast is stand out. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member One Good Cop hasn't aged well especially in today's climate. There are decent performances from Rene Russo and Michael Keaton. Starts off as decent buddy cop comedy, but with the death of one of them on the job, it delves into a manipulative melodrama. The conclusion now feels the opposite of "feel good" by portraying problematic law enforcement behaviour. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Heywood Gould

Director

Michael Keaton

Artie Lewis

Rene Russo

Rita Lewis

Anthony LaPaglia

Stevie Diroma

Kevin Conway

Lieutenant Danny Quinn

Rachel Ticotin

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Synopsis Three small girls are left without a home after their father, Stevie (Anthony LaPaglia), is killed in the line of duty. His partner, Artie (Michael Keaton), and his wife (Rene Russo) choose to adopt the children, but the government thinks their living quarters are too cramped for a family. Without enough money for a down payment on a house, Artie robs drug lord Beniamino Rios (Tony Plana). Little does Artie know, that Beniamino's girlfriend (Rachel Ticotin) may have the means to take him down.
Director
Heywood Gould
Producer
Laurence Mark
Screenwriter
Heywood Gould
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Hollywood Pictures
Rating
R (Violence|Language|Drug Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 3, 1991, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.3M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Surround
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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