On this day February 27 1987 the action crime film Number One with a Bullet was released. Directed by Jack Smight, the film starred Robert Carradine and Billy Dee Williams as a pair of mismatched cops trying to bring down corruption and crime in Los Angeles. The cast also featured Valerie Bertinelli, Peter Graves, and Doris Roberts in supporting roles.
Number One with a Bullet attempted to blend buddy cop action with humor and gritty crime drama, following the success of films like Lethal Weapon. However, despite its talented cast and action-packed sequences, the movie struggled at the box office, earning $410,000 and failing to make a major impact.
While the film didn’t achieve mainstream success, it remains an interesting entry in 80s cop cinema, especially for fans of the genre and those who enjoy seeing Billy Dee Williams in action outside of his iconic Lando Calrissian role.
Fun fact: Robert Carradine, best known for playing Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds, took on a much more serious and action-driven role in this film, showing his versatility as an actor.
Trivia question: Billy Dee Williams is widely recognized for his role as Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars franchise. Can you name the first Star Wars film in which he appeared?
Number One with a Bullet attempted to blend buddy cop action with humor and gritty crime drama, following the success of films like Lethal Weapon. However, despite its talented cast and action-packed sequences, the movie struggled at the box office, earning $410,000 and failing to make a major impact.
While the film didn’t achieve mainstream success, it remains an interesting entry in 80s cop cinema, especially for fans of the genre and those who enjoy seeing Billy Dee Williams in action outside of his iconic Lando Calrissian role.
Fun fact: Robert Carradine, best known for playing Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds, took on a much more serious and action-driven role in this film, showing his versatility as an actor.
Trivia question: Billy Dee Williams is widely recognized for his role as Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars franchise. Can you name the first Star Wars film in which he appeared?
