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The Rookie (1990)

The Rookie (1990)
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In return for Warner Bros. greenlighting his pet project White Hunter, Black Heart (1990), Clint Eastwood directed and starred in this more commercial film, an action caper about a mismatched pair of auto theft cops. Eastwood is grizzled veteran detective Nick Pulovski, who's determined to bring down the chop-shop operation being run by a pair of German crooks, Strom (Raul Julia) and Liesl (Sonia Braga). Although he's been officially removed from the case and partnered with a green, recently promoted detective, David Ackerman (Charlie Sheen), the hard-drinking Nick's not about to let the car thieves get away with murder. David, in the meanwhile, is dealing with his own issues, including the death of his brother (for which he was responsible), his unhappy girlfriend Sarah (Lara Flynn Boyle) and his estrangement from his wealthy father Eugene (Tom Skerritt). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Starring:
Clint EastwoodCharlie Sheen, (more)
Director(s):
Clint Eastwood
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of The Rookie

In return for Warner Bros. greenlighting his pet project White Hunter, Black Heart (1990), Clint Eastwood directed and starred in this more commercial film, an action caper about a mismatched pair of auto theft cops. Eastwood is grizzled veteran detective Nick Pulovski, who's determined to bring down the chop-shop operation being run by a pair of German crooks, Strom (Raul Julia) and Liesl (Sonia Braga). Although he's been officially removed from the case and partnered with a green, recently promoted detective, David Ackerman (Charlie Sheen), the hard-drinking Nick's not about to let the car thieves get away with murder. David, in the meanwhile, is dealing with his own issues, including the death of his brother (for which he was responsible), his unhappy girlfriend Sarah (Lara Flynn Boyle) and his estrangement from his wealthy father Eugene (Tom Skerritt). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
121 mins

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Director(s):
Clint Eastwood
Writer(s):
Boaz YakinScott Spiegel
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Strong Sexual Content, Graphic Violence, Violence, Not For Children)
Categories:
Action / Adventure
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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John L.

The first half was generic and dull, however in the second half the action picks up and even though the violence in the end almost seems gratuitous it was entertaining for people who like a good bang.

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Jerry L.

Darn good movie, especially Charlie sheen.

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Herb and Ellen G.

Truly a horrid movie. worst acting ever, predictable plot. Eastwood should be ashamed, associating himself with such trash

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