
Good Cops, Bad Cops
Synopsis
Made-for-TV drama about one of the largest crimes in history—the 1980 robbery of the Boston Depositors Trust by a group of policemen. Capt. Gerry Clemente is the leader of a gang of rotten cops who take their piece of Boston's criminal offerings. The crimes are petty at first, but soon, Clemente sets his sights on a bank that promises a big score. Can the gang pull it off before a case is built against them?
Top Cast
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- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Clemente, Kevin Stevens, William Bleich
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- Good Cops, Bad Cops
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- World International Network, The Kushner-Locke Company, Commonwealth Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Gerald Clemente, Kevin Stevens, William Bleich
Gil Mellé
Ronald M. Lautore
Christopher Cooke
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wendkos
Director
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
Ronald M. Lautore
Director of Photography
Christopher Cooke
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Cops, Bad Cops
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Good Cops, Bad Cops about?
Made-for-TV drama about one of the largest crimes in history—the 1980 robbery of the Boston Depositors Trust by a group of policemen. Capt. Gerry Clemente is the leader of a gang of rotten cops who take their piece of Boston's criminal offerings. The crimes are petty at first, but soon, Clemente sets his sights on a bank that promises a big score. Can the gang pull it off before a case is built against them?
Who directed Good Cops, Bad Cops?
Good Cops, Bad Cops was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in Good Cops, Bad Cops?
The principal cast of Good Cops, Bad Cops includes Ray Sharkey, Ed Asner, George Kennedy, Steve Railsback, James Keach.
When was Good Cops, Bad Cops released and how long is it?
Good Cops, Bad Cops was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Good Cops, Bad Cops?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good Cops, Bad Cops was composed by Gil Mellé.
Is Good Cops, Bad Cops based on a book or true story?
Good Cops, Bad Cops is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Gerald Clemente", Book: "Kevin Stevens".




















