The Last of the Finest
“It's time for heroes again.”
Synopsis
An elite group of vice cops are fired from the L.A.P.D. for being over-zealous in their war against drugs. It is immediately apparent that some of their superiors are involved in the drug ring. Banded together, four of the banned cops (which quickly becomes three when one is killed early) band together to fight the drug ring undercover. They gain capital for weapons by ripping off minor drug dealers. Then well-armed they go after the kingpin (Boyd).
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The Last of the Finest (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-16
Top Cast
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Brian Dennehy
Frank Daly
Joe Pantoliano
Wayne Gross
Jeff Fahey
Ricky Rodriguez
Bill Paxton
Howard 'Hojo' Jones
Michael C. Gwynne
Anthony Reece
Henry Stolow
Stant
Guy Boyd
R.J. Norringer
Henry Darrow
Captain Joe Torres
J. Kenneth Campbell
Calvert
Deborra-Lee Furness
Linda Daly
Lisa Jane Persky
Harriet Gross
Pamela Gidley
Haley
Patricia Clipper
Rose
Michele Little
Anita
John Finnegan
Tommy Grogan
Ron Canada
Cregan
Xander Berkeley
Fast Eddie
Burke Byrnes
Commnader Orsni
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.13x
-$10.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Mackenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- Jere Cunningham, George Armitage, Thomas Lee Wright
- Original Score
- Michael Hoenig, Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- The Last of the Finest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Davis Entertainment, Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Mackenzie
Jere Cunningham, George Armitage, Thomas Lee Wright
Michael Hoenig, Jack Nitzsche
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Graham Walker
John Davis, Jere Cunningham
Department Leadership Roster
John Mackenzie
Director
David R. Ellis
Stunt Coordinator
Jere Cunningham
Screenplay
George Armitage
Screenplay
Thomas Lee Wright
Screenplay
John Davis
Producer
Michael Hoenig
Original Music Composer
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Lawrence G. Paull
Production Design
Graham Walker
Editor
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last of the Finest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last of the Finest about?
An elite group of vice cops are fired from the L.A.P.D. for being over-zealous in their war against drugs. It is immediately apparent that some of their superiors are involved in the drug ring. Banded together, four of the banned cops (which quickly becomes three when one is killed early) band together to fight the drug ring undercover. They gain capital for weapons by ripping off minor drug dealers. Then well-armed they go after the kingpin (Boyd).
Who directed The Last of the Finest?
The Last of the Finest was directed by John Mackenzie.
Who stars in The Last of the Finest?
The principal cast of The Last of the Finest includes Brian Dennehy, Joe Pantoliano, Jeff Fahey, Bill Paxton, Michael C. Gwynne.
When was The Last of the Finest released and how long is it?
The Last of the Finest was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Last of the Finest?
The Last of the Finest had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (0.13 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Last of the Finest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last of the Finest was composed by Michael Hoenig, Jack Nitzsche.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last of the Finest?
The Last of the Finest holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).