Showtime (2002)

 

Director: Tom Dey

Writers (WGA): Jorge Saralegui (story), Keith Sharon (screenplay)

Release Date: 15 March 2002 (USA)

Genre: Action / Comedy

Tagline: Lights. Camera. Aggravation.

Plot Outline: All that no-nonsense LAPD detective Mitch Preston asks is that he be left alone to do his job. Patrol Officer Trey Sellars is a different story. Instead of being a cop, he would much rather play one on TV. One night Trey stumbles into an undercover operation in progress, blowing Mitch"s chance of nailing a drug dealer. At the same time, a television news crew barges in on the action. In frustration, Mitch fires a shot at the camera, which lands his photo on the front page of every newspaper and earns him an official reprimand. Knowing a sure ratings draw when she sees one, network television producer Chase Renzi swoops in and sells the Chief of Police on the PR benefits of letting her crew follow Mitch around the clock for a live reality show about cops. For Mitch it"s a chance to beat suspension from the force. But the deal comes with one catch - Mitch must team up with a more charismatic and camera-ready partner Trey. For Mitch, it"s a living hell. For Trey, it"s his dream come true.

Awards: 3 nominations

Cast Overview

Robert De Niro ...  Det. Mitch Preston

Rachael Harris ...  Teacher (as Rachel Harris)

Eddie Murphy ...  Officer Trey Sellars

 

Zaid Farid ...  Police Captain Ben

Alex Borstein ...  Casting Director

 

Holly Mandel ...  Producer

Marshall Manesh ...  Convenience Store Owner

Runtime: 95 min

Language: English

Color: Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1

Sound Mix: Dolby Digital / SDDS / DTS

Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA

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