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Three cops retire rich and somehow make detective work even messier than police work.
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Triplecross (1986)

forgotten '80s cheesecop show energychaotic good

Overview

ComedyTV MovieThriller

Three cops become instant millionaires after saving a rich crime victim. They retire from the force and use their money to become flamboyant private detectives. They get involved in cases involving the death of an artist, underworld figures, blackmail and a fix on baseball games.

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Content warning
corruption of wealthfound family dysfunctionjustice vs. spectaclemasculine ego in crisis

Standout Aspects

Costume

The 'flamboyant detective' wardrobe deserves its own apology tour.

Best for:Background: Perfect folding-laundry companion you won't feel guilty ignoring.·Rewatch: Only if you're on a Markie Post deep dive, you weirdo.
David Greene

Director

David Greene

ReleasedJul 3, 1986
Runtime1h 37m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonemixed
Feellight

Top Cast

Ted Wass

Ted Wass

Elliott Taffle

Markie Post

Markie Post

Delia Langtree

Gary Swanson

Gary Swanson

Cole Donovan

Shannon Wilcox

Shannon Wilcox

Rochelle Wingate

Amanda Horan Kennedy

Amanda Horan Kennedy

Vicki Janus

Robert Costanzo

Robert Costanzo

Jack Avalon

Mike Genovese

Mike Genovese

Mike Easler

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Steve Tyler

Donald Hotton

Donald Hotton

Andrew Wingate

Tony Longo

Tony Longo

Tweetie Pie

Val Bettin

Val Bettin

Winslow

Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

Veteran Cop, Ernie

Jonathan Goldsmith

Jonathan Goldsmith

Martin Baker

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was a failed pilot repackaged as a TV movie, which explains why it feels like three episodes smashed together with a hammer.

Cultural

Markie Post was simultaneously starring in 'Night Court'—she apparently had a monopoly on '80s legal-adjacent chaos energy.

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