On this day June 27 1986, the action comedy Running Scared premiered in theaters. Directed by Peter Hyams, the film starred Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal as two wisecracking Chicago cops looking to retire but forced to take down a dangerous drug dealer played by Jimmy Smits.
The movie blended fast paced action with humor and strong chemistry between its leads. It was a summer hit, earning over thirty eight million dollars at the box office and becoming a fan favorite among buddy cop films of the era.
80s insight: Running Scared reflected the 80s trend of pairing action with comedy, helping to shape the formula that would define many cop movies for the rest of the decade.
The movie blended fast paced action with humor and strong chemistry between its leads. It was a summer hit, earning over thirty eight million dollars at the box office and becoming a fan favorite among buddy cop films of the era.
80s insight: Running Scared reflected the 80s trend of pairing action with comedy, helping to shape the formula that would define many cop movies for the rest of the decade.
