Cop
“A killer on the loose. A cop on the edge.”
Synopsis
An obsessive, insubordinate homicide cop is convinced a serial killer is loose in the Hollywood area and disobeys orders in order to catch him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Cop ≣ 1988 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-20
Top Cast
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James Woods
Lloyd Hopkins
Lesley Ann Warren
Kathleen McCarthy
Charles Durning
Dutch Peltz
Charles Haid
Delbert W. 'Whitey' Haines
Raymond J. Barry
Captain Frederick W. Gaffney
Randi Brooks
Joanie Pratt
Steven Lambert
Bobby Franco
Christopher Wynne
Jack Gibbs
Jan McGill
Jen Hopkins
Vicki Wauchope
Penny Hopkins
Melinda Lynch
Sarah Smith
John Petievich
Deputy
Dennis Stewart
Lawrence D. 'Birdman' Henderson
Randy Pelish
Employee
Annie McEnroe
Amy Cranfield
Rick Marotta
Wilson
Michael V. Allen
Harry
Helen Page Camp
Estelle Peltz
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 27, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.28x
-$5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James B. Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- James B. Harris
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- Cop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Harris-Woods Productions, Atlantic Entertainment Group, Polyphony Digital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James B. Harris
James B. Harris, James Ellroy
Michel Colombier
Steve Dubin
Anthony Spano
James B. Harris, James Woods, Thomas Coleman, Michael Rosenblatt
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Spano
Editor
James B. Harris
Producer
James B. Harris
Director
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
James B. Harris
Screenplay
James Woods
Producer
Gene Rudolf
Production Design
Gale Parker
Costume Design
Steven Lambert
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Dubin
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cop.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cop
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cop about?
An obsessive, insubordinate homicide cop is convinced a serial killer is loose in the Hollywood area and disobeys orders in order to catch him.
Who directed Cop?
Cop was directed by James B. Harris.
Who stars in Cop?
The principal cast of Cop includes James Woods, Lesley Ann Warren, Charles Durning, Charles Haid, Raymond J. Barry.
When was Cop released and how long is it?
Cop was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cop?
Cop had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (0.28 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Cop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cop was composed by Michel Colombier.
Is Cop based on a book or true story?
Cop is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Ellroy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cop?
Cop holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).