Partners (1982)
- Starring:
- Ryan O'Neal, John Hurt, (more)
- Director(s):
- James Burrows
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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TV director James Burrows made his feature debut with this unusual film that's a situation comedy-style twist on both The Odd Couple (1968) and Cruising (1980). The murder of a male model in a gay, beachfront enclave of L.A. warrants an undercover investigation, so police officer Benson (Ryan O'Neal), a straight, macho, law-and-order type, is assigned to partner with file clerk Kerwin (John Hurt), a mild-mannered homosexual. Benson and Kerwin are to pose as a gay couple who have just moved to the area. At first, Benson's slovenly ways drive the fussy Kerwin to distraction, while Kerwin's sexual orientation and prissy manners are a source of constant frustration for straight-arrow Benson. However, the two eventually become friendly roommates, if not exactly friends, and Benson even begins to see the world through Kerwin's eyes. Although he carries a badge, the fussy Kerwin is essentially a civilian, but as he and Benson close in on the murderer, Kerwin reveals himself to be a far more capable cop than Benson assumes him to be. Partners was written by Francis Veber, author of La Cage aux Folles (1978) and The Man with One Red Shoe (1985). ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 93 mins
Complete Cast:
- Ryan O'Neal - Benson
- Kenneth McMillan - Chief Wilkens
- Jay Robinson - Halderstam
- Joseph R. Sicari - Walter
- Rick Jason - Douglas
- Darrell Larson - Al
- Bill Cross
- Gene Ross
- Gregory Hodal - Cop
- Carol Williard - Officer
- Ray Sanders - Muscle Man
- Ed McCready - Doorman
- Carl Kraines - 1st Aide
- John Garber - Body Builder
- John Hurt - Kerwin
- Robyn Douglass - Jill
- Denise Galik - Clara
- Michael McGuire - Monroe
- James Remar - Edward K. Peterson
- Jennifer Ashley - Secretary
- Seamon Glass - Gillis
- Craig Shreeve
- Douglas Bruce
- Luis Torres - Pablo
- Bob Ozman - Detective
- Tony March - 2nd Aide
- Wendy Hughes
- Bridget Fonda
- Director(s):
- James Burrows
- Writer(s):
- Francis Veber
- Producer(s):
- Aaron Russo
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Mild Violence, Profanity, Not For Children, Sexual Situations, Adult Language, Violence, Adult Situations, Nudity, Adult Humor)
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