National Security (2003)
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- PG-13
- 1h 28min
- Action, Comedy
- 17 Jan 2003 (USA)
- Movie
Two mismatched security guards are thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.
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| Martin Lawrence | ... |
Earl Montgomery
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| Steve Zahn | ... |
Hank Rafferty
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| Colm Feore | ... |
Detective Frank McDuff
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| Bill Duke | ... |
Lieutenant Washington
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| Eric Roberts | ... |
Nash
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| Timothy Busfield | ... |
Charlie Reed
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| Robinne Lee | ... |
Denise
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| Matt McCoy | ... |
Robert Barton
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| Brett Cullen | ... |
Heston
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| Cleo King | ... |
Woman in Car
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Gerry Del Sol | ... |
Booking Clerk
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| Ken Lerner | ... |
Hank's Lawyer
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| Mari Morrow | ... |
Lola
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| Stephen Tobolowsky | ... |
Billy Narthax
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| Joe Flaherty | ... |
Owen Fergus
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| Keith Cooke | ... |
Ang
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Mike Brady | ... |
Smith
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Troy Gilbert | ... |
Cain
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| Anthony G. Schmidt | ... |
Eddie
(as Anthony Schmidt)
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| Joe Bucaro III | ... |
Bratton
(as Joe Bucaro)
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| Carl Ciarfalio | ... |
Stanton
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Bobby McLaughlin | ... |
Ashcroft
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| Robert Harvey | ... |
Cop at Impound Yard
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John Henry Binder | ... |
Cop at Impound Yard
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| Margaret Travolta | ... |
Judge
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| Wayne Morse | ... |
Bailiff
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Terry Logan | ... |
LAPD Cop
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| Mark Lonow | ... |
Detective at Interrogation
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| Jeffrey Ross | ... |
Security Guard
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Jocko Marcellino | ... |
Sarcastic Cop
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| Jonathan Loughran | ... |
Sarcastic Cop
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| Noel Gugliemi | ... |
Latino Convict
(as Noel Guglielmi)
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| Hiep Thi Le | ... |
McDuff's Secretary
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| Leslie Jones | ... |
Trucker Woman (Britney)
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Dawn Lewis | ... |
Woman at Impound Yard
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| Jackie Flynn | ... |
Guard in Solitary
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Hal Fishman | ... |
Self
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Andy Dugan | ... |
Student Driver
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Mickey Gilbert | ... |
Driving Instructor
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| Richardson Morse | ... |
Detective
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| Ben Hernandez Bray | ... |
Detective
(as Ben Hernandez)
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Tom Forrest | ... |
Obnoxious Guy
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| Amy Aquino | ... |
Councilwoman
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Amanda Van Roberts | ... |
Rich Lady
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Michael Grasso | ... |
Training Cop
(as Mike Grasso)
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| Bruce Franklin | ... |
Training Facility Officer
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| Daniel Sudick | ... |
Training Facility Officer
(as Dan Sudick)
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| Maia Danziger | ... |
Jaguar Lady
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| Greg Serano | ... |
Carjacker
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| DeAnna Kane | ... |
Dawn (unconfirmed)
(as DeAnna Steele)
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| Kevin Beard | ... |
Taylor (uncredited)
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| Michael Beardsley | ... |
Opening Scene Motorist (uncredited)
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Frank Carlopio | ... |
Cadet Lopez (uncredited)
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| Joseph J. Dawson | ... |
LAPD Officer (uncredited)
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| Mike Hawks | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
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| Ray Huffman | ... |
Security Officer (uncredited)
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| Martin Klebba | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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| Errol Sack | ... |
Bus Driver (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Dennis Dugan | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Jay Scherick | ... | (written by) & |
| David Ronn | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Moritz Borman | ... | executive producer |
| Peaches Davis | ... | co-executive producer |
| Sharon Dugan | ... | co-producer |
| Guy East | ... | executive producer |
| Andy Given | ... | co-producer |
| Michael Green | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Jeff Kwatinetz | ... | co-executive producer |
| Martin Lawrence | ... | executive producer |
| Robert F. Newmyer | ... | producer (produced by) (as Bobby Newmyer) |
| Susan E. Novick | ... | associate producer |
| Jeffrey Silver | ... | producer (produced by) (as Jeff Silver) |
| Nigel Sinclair | ... | executive producer |
| Scott Strauss | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Randy Edelman | ... | (music by) |
| Corey Simon | ... | (score performed by) |
Cinematography by
| Oliver Wood | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Debra Neil-Fisher | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| David S. Clark | ... | first assistant editor |
| Patrick J. Don Vito | ... | associate editor |
| Jeff Ervin | ... | assistant editor |
| Terry Haggar | ... | color timer |
| Mo Henry | ... | negative cutter |
| Chad Rubel | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Felicia Fasano | ... | (casting) |
| Anne McCarthy | ... | (casting) |
| Mary Vernieu | ... | (casting) |
Production Design by
| Larry Fulton | ||
Art Direction by
| Christa Munro | ||
Set Decoration by
| Douglas A. Mowat | ||
Costume Design by
| April Ferry | ||
Makeup Department
| David P. Barton | ... | sculptor lab work |
| Debra Denson | ... | Makeup Department Head / Martin Lawrence personal makeup artist |
| Denise Fischer | ... | makeup artist |
| Nadyne Peoples | ... | key makeup artist |
| Jataunia Schweitzer | ... | makeup artist |
| Rachel Solow | ... | barber: Martin Lawrence |
| JoAnn Stafford-Chaney | ... | key hair stylist |
| Andrea Young | ... | key hair stylist |
| Shaun Smith | ... | special makeup effects artist: AFX Studio (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Michelle Morrissey | ... | production supervisor |
| Jeffrey Silver | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Hans Berggren | ... | second second assistant director |
| Dieter Busch | ... | assistant director: second unit |
| Joan Cunningham | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| Susan M. Elmore | ... | dga trainee |
| Bruce Franklin | ... | first assistant director |
| Mickey Gilbert | ... | second unit director |
| Conte Mark Matal | ... | second assistant director (as Conte M. Matal) |
Art Department
| Ben Bocell | ... | art department production assistant |
| Adam Braid | ... | set dresser |
| Lorrie Campbell | ... | set designer |
| Tony Castagnola | ... | greens coordinator |
| Raymond Consing | ... | storyboard artist |
| Tracy De Anda | ... | set dresser (as Tracy Anda) |
| Dennis DeWaay | ... | construction coordinator |
| Pete Flynn | ... | assistant property master |
| Chad S. Frey | ... | assistant art director |
| Jesse Harris | ... | set dresser |
| Darryl Henley | ... | storyboard artist |
| Lanny Henson | ... | location foreman |
| Ian Kay | ... | property master: second unit |
| Chris Larsen | ... | set dresser |
| Gregg Pallini | ... | art department coordinator |
| Prentice Randolph | ... | set dresser |
| Lynda Reiss | ... | property master |
| Bruce Richter | ... | art special effects |
| Graham Robertson | ... | set dresser |
| Tom Sharp | ... | drapery/floor coverings |
| Ron Shulem | ... | leadman |
| Eric Steinway | ... | set dresser |
| Marc Tantin | ... | propmaker |
| Brett Tyler | ... | painter |
| Angela M. Whiting | ... | assistant property master |
| Ryan Blank | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Janine Cavoto | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Sean D. Jackson | ... | greensman (uncredited) |
| Christopher Morente | ... | key greens foreman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| George H. Anderson | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Todd Bassman | ... | boom operator |
| Gary C. Bourgeois | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Bob Bowman | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Alek Bromke | ... | adr assistant recordist |
| Lane Burch | ... | foley mixer |
| Bill Burns | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Matthew Dettmann | ... | foley artist |
| Joseph Geisinger | ... | production sound mixer |
| Steven Grothe | ... | additional utility sound |
| Gary A. Hecker | ... | foley artist |
| Larry Kemp | ... | adr supervisor |
| Jonathan Klein | ... | foley supervisor |
| Howard London | ... | adr mixer |
| Cindy Marty | ... | sound effects editor |
| Michael O'Farrell | ... | sound effects editor |
| Greg Orloff | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jeff Porrello | ... | boom operator: second unit |
| Brian Power | ... | adr recordist |
| Cherie Tamai | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Jon Taylor | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Woody Lawhon | ... | special effects |
| Robert L. Olmstead | ... | special effects foreman |
| David A. Poole | ... | special effects |
| Daniel Sudick | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Robert Cole | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| O.T. Hight | ... | visual effects artist |
| David D. Johnson | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Mike Leben | ... | motion control operator |
| Chris Paxson | ... | motion control technician |
| Bill Church | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
| John R. Ellis | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
| Anne Graham | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
| Thomas Mathai | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
| Payam Shohadai | ... | visual effects supervisor: BWVFX (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Christine Anne Baur | ... | stunts |
| Kevin Beard | ... | precision driver / stunt driver |
| Tony Lee Boggs | ... | lead stunt double / stunts (as Tony Boggs) |
| Michael T. Brady | ... | stunts |
| Charlie Brewer | ... | stunts |
| Bob Brown | ... | stunts |
| Joe Bucaro III | ... | stunts |
| Matt Byrne | ... | stunts |
| Clarke Coleman | ... | stunts |
| Tony Donno | ... | stunts |
| Joe Finnegan | ... | stunts |
| J. Armin Garza II | ... | stunts |
| Mickey Gilbert | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Troy Gilbert | ... | assistant stunt coordinator |
| Bo Greigh | ... | stunts |
| Hollis Hill | ... | stunts |
| Peter Horak | ... | stunts |
| Chuck Hosack | ... | stunts |
| Kris A. Jeffrey | ... | stunts |
| Michael Justice | ... | stunts |
| Joel Kramer | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
| Paul M. Lane | ... | utility stunts |
| Jim Lewis | ... | stunts |
| Clint Lilley | ... | stunts |
| Joyce McNeal | ... | stunts |
| Stan Lee Rice | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Gary Robert | ... | utility stunts |
| Pat Romano | ... | stunt rigger |
| George A. Sack Jr. | ... | stunt driver |
| Errol Sack | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Sanders | ... | stunt double |
| Matthew Taylor | ... | stunts |
| Garrett Warren | ... | stunt double: Colm Fiore |
| Scott Waugh | ... | stunts |
| Glen Yrigoyen | ... | stunts |
| Tommy J. Huff | ... | truck stunts (uncredited) |
| Charlie Picerni | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Paul Birk | ... | electrician |
| Douglas Busby | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Mike Cahoon | ... | assistant camera |
| Joe Chess | ... | camera operator: "a" camera / steadicam operator |
| James B. Crawford | ... | gaffer |
| Steve Irwin | ... | video playback supervisor |
| Casey Jones | ... | grip |
| Aaron Katz | ... | video assist operator |
| James Keys | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Scott Kidner | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Christian J. Killingsworth | ... | rigging electric foreman |
| Kris Krosskove | ... | camera operator |
| Ken Little Jr. | ... | assistant camera |
| Christopher Lucchese | ... | grip: second unit |
| Joe Macaluso | ... | company grip |
| Stan McClain | ... | aerial camera operator |
| Jim McComas | ... | electrician |
| Don McCuaig | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Duane Mieliwocki | ... | assistant camera |
| Ray Milazzo | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ronald A. Miller | ... | rigging grip foreman |
| Bob Munoz | ... | key grip |
| Maricella Ramirez | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Dennis Seawright | ... | first assistant camera |
| Joseph T. Terranova | ... | set lighting technician |
| Peter Thoren | ... | video assist |
| Michael T. Travers | ... | best boy grip |
| Mark Vollmer | ... | best boy: second unit |
| Peter Graf | ... | remote head technician (uncredited) |
| Shane D. Kelly | ... | gaffer: re-shoots (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Sarah Grace Monson | ... | casting assistant (as Sarah Monson) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| David Ferry | ... | costumer |
| Philip Maldonado | ... | costume supervisor |
| Laura Rubio | ... | additional costumer |
| Paula Truman | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Bruce Chudacoff | ... | location scout |
| Ronald M. Haynes | ... | assistant location manager: Los Angeles |
| Eddie Merino | ... | key assistant location manager |
| Murray Miller | ... | location manager |
| Leslie A. Morrow | ... | key assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Elton Ahi | ... | score mixer / score recordist |
| Ralph Ferraro | ... | orchestrator |
| John Finklea | ... | music editor |
| Wendi Morris | ... | music coordinator |
| Mary Ramos | ... | music supervisor |
| Michelle Silverman | ... | music supervisor (as Michelle Kuznetsky) |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist (uncredited) |
| Sean M. Hickey | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Eric Rigler | ... | musician: highland bagpipes (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Toettcher | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Damian Valentine | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Susan Bierbaum | ... | script supervisor |
| Greg DePaul | ... | script revisions (uncredited) |
| Hank Nelken | ... | script revisions (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Fabian Arroyo | ... | transportation |
| Hedy Phil Balani | ... | driver generator operator |
| Rob Byer | ... | driver |
| Bryan Dirickson | ... | transportation |
| James R. Guillory | ... | insert car driver |
| Alan Kaminsky | ... | transportation |
| Hugh Kelly | ... | transportation |
| Kevin Warendorp | ... | driver |
| Christopher Weippert | ... | driver: base camp trailer |
| Jerome Wheeler | ... | driver |
| Wayne Williams | ... | transportation captain |
| Jay Wylie | ... | driver: second unit |
| Bill Young | ... | precision driver coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Crisoforo Aguilar | ... | key set production assistant: second unit |
| Tobin Armbrust | ... | production executive |
| Gioia Bearden | ... | assistant: Mr. Lawrence |
| Elizabeth A. Bergman | ... | payroll accountant |
| Randolph Bookman | ... | production assistant |
| Alexander Yves Brunner | ... | executive assistant: Nigel Sinclair |
| Mady Manson Burza | ... | post-production accountant (as Madalyn Burza) |
| James M. Chizmar Jr. | ... | diver |
| Jim Chizmar | ... | dive master |
| Sam M. Cobb | ... | production medic |
| Nicky Craft | ... | payroll accountant: re-shoots |
| Abby Emmett | ... | production assistant |
| Jesse Felsot | ... | assistant to producer |
| Chris Silver Finigan | ... | production accountant |
| Steven L. Franklin | ... | craft service |
| Marc C. Geschwind | ... | extras coordinator |
| Michael Grasso | ... | police technical advisor: NineOneOne.net (as Mike Grasso) |
| Mark Heidelberger | ... | creative assistant to producer |
| Michael Heithaus | ... | stand-in: K. Cooke |
| Neal Hickerson | ... | Assistant Technical Advisor |
| Craig Hosking | ... | pilot |
| Melissa House | ... | production staff |
| Tim Hunter | ... | assistant to Bill Duke |
| Michi Jones | ... | assistant: Mr. Given |
| Jim Kamm | ... | assistant: Mr. Newmyer |
| Gretchen Kampschroeder | ... | production assistant |
| Paul Kenney | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Alex Lerner | ... | second assistant production accountant |
| Rock LeRoy | ... | caterer |
| Carol McConnaughey | ... | unit publicist |
| Peter McKernan | ... | aerial coordinator |
| Blair Mealing | ... | assistant to cast |
| Debbie Merritt | ... | production secretary |
| Matthew H. O'Connor | ... | marine coordinator |
| Doug Rice | ... | assistant: Steve Zahn |
| Rodney Saulsberry | ... | adr/voice talent |
| Meg Sheehan | ... | assistant: Mr. Dugan |
| Shawn Stevens | ... | crafts services/catering |
| Mark Swenson | ... | production coordinator: second unit |
| Daniell Taff | ... | production assistant |
| Derek Jan Vermaas | ... | production office coordinator |
| Troy Waters | ... | marine coordinator |
| Whitney Yapp | ... | assistant: Mr. Dugan |
| Richard Yett | ... | stand-in: Eric Roberts |
| Ray Zimmerman | ... | physical production executive |
| Neil Barton | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Lee Berger | ... | weapons handler (uncredited) |
| David Michael Quiroz Jr. | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Jim Bissell | ... | special thanks (as James Bissell) |
| Michael Soliman | ... | special thanks: National Security Inc. |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2003) (World-wide)
- Columbia Pictures (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Film Distributors (2003) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films AB (2003) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Nordisk Film Distributors A/S (2003) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (2003) (France) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Film (2003) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Cascade Film (2003) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (2003) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films de Argentina (2003) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Film (2003) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2003) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2003) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- RTL Entertainment (2005) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL5)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- 9Go! (2020) (Australia) (tv)
- Pluto TV (2024) (United States) (video)
- Sony Pictures (2003) (Russia) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures (2009) (Russia) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
- Pacific Vision Productions (visual effects)
Other Companies
- American Humane Association (animal action monitoring: AHA 00287)
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (opticals)
- Jelly's Jams LLC (music publisher)
- Jellybean Music Publishing (music publisher)
- Picture Mill (titles)
- Rockbottom Rentals (cell phone rentals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Earl and Hank have only one thing in common: they're both L.A.P.D. rejects. One just got kicked out, the other can't even get in. After confronting each other on opposite sides of the law during a traffic stop that escalates out of control, these two luckless individuals end up partnered as lowly security guards. Despite being damned to the lowest rung of the law enforcement ladder, Earl and Hank uncover a sophisticated smuggling operation led by Nash and his band of thugs. When Earl and Hank get their hands on some hot property, they go on the run from, first the bad guys, then the L.A.P.D.--led by Lt. Washington and Detective McDuff. What these two unlikely partners do to law enforcement is a crime, but they just might save the day. That is, if they don't kill each other first. Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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| Taglines | They only look like cops. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $16,813,517, 19 Jan 2003 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $54,691,535 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Steve Zahn's haircut and physical appearance were designed to mimic those of actual police that he had seen and studied. The transformation was so effective that when Zahn and his brother went into a bar one night, people sitting near them moved away. Zahn's brother laughed and said "They think you're a cop!" See more » |
| Goofs | During sentencing, Hank is sent to a "state penitentiary" to serve his 6-month sentence. A 6-month sentence would be served in a county jail. State penitentiaries are for sentences of one year or more. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Liquid Bridge: World Premiere (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | El Preso See more » |
| Quotes |
[Earl is trying to reach for the keys in his car and Hank is walking up to him]
Hank: Need some help? Earl: Are you asking me if I need some help or am I stealing this car? Hank: Are you stealing this car? Earl: Does it look like I'm stealing this damn car? Hank: A little bit. Earl: Why, 'cause I'm black? If you saw a white guy doing this you'd give him a reward. Hank: Let me see your license. Earl: I ain't showin' you a damn thing! This is my car and I didn't do anything wrong. You owe me an apology. Hank: You're in dangerous grounds here, bub, I'd be careful what comes out of your mouth next! Earl: Oh, you want to hear what comes out of my mouth next? You're... a... fucking... pig! See more » |