Two detectives observe an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend, but complications set in when one of them falls for her.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI car chases through actual Seattle streets.
Writing
Sharp banter that predates the Lethal Weapon formula fatigue.
Director
John Badham
Richard Dreyfuss
Det. Chris Lecce
Emilio Estevez
Det. Bill Reimers
Madeleine Stowe
Maria McGuire
Aidan Quinn
Richard "Stick" Montgomery
Dan Lauria
Det. Phil Coldshank
Forest Whitaker
Det. Jack Pismo
Earl Billings
Capt. Giles
Jackson Davies
FBI Agent Lusk
Ian Tracey
Caylor Reese
Denalda Williams
Farol Bernie
J.J. Makaro
B.C.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The house used for the stakeout was later demolished; fans still pilgrimage to the Seattle location. The studio built a full interior replica on a soundstage for the peeping-Tom shots.
Madeleine Stowe's breakout role—she was so unknown that producers fought her casting. Her chemistry with Dreyfuss reportedly caused real tension with Estevez, who felt sidelined during promotion.
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