Downtown
“When you pound this beat, it pounds you back.”
Synopsis
Officer Alex Kearney patrols an upscale neighborhood in Philadelphia, where he pulls over a well-connected white collar executive who promises to get even with the policeman. Soon, Kearney learns that he is off the cushy suburban beat and must now work in the deadliest precinct in Philly, where he is partnered with tough veteran cop Dennis Curran. Tensions are high between them, but Kearney soon proves he can play just as rough as the crooks.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Downtown 1990 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-15
Top Cast
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Anthony Edwards
Alex Kearney
Forest Whitaker
Dennis Curren
Penelope Ann Miller
Lori Mitchell
Joe Pantoliano
White
David Clennon
Jerome Sweet
Art Evans
Henry Coleman
Rick Aiello
Mickey Witlin
Wanda De Jesus
Luisa Diaz
Roger Aaron Brown
Lt. Sam Parral
Ron Canada
Lowell Harris
Francis X. McCarthy
Inspector Ben Glass
Kimberly Scott
Christine Curren
Ryan McWhorter
Ephraim Cain
Danuel Pipoly
Skip Markowitz
Maurice Hill
Man with Dog
Gwen E. Davis
Gloria Anderson
Stefanos Miltsakakis
Wayne
Homeselle Joy
Minnie
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Benjamin
- Screenplay & Story
- Nat Mauldin
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Downtown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Benjamin
Nat Mauldin
Alan Silvestri
Richard H. Kline, Robert C. Thomas
Jacqueline Cambas, Brian L. Chambers
Charles H. Maguire, Gale Anne Hurd
Department Leadership Roster
Nat Mauldin
Writer
Richard Benjamin
Director
Charles H. Maguire
Producer
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Jacqueline Cambas
Editor
Brian L. Chambers
Editor
Daniel Paredes
Costume Design
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Downtown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Downtown about?
Officer Alex Kearney patrols an upscale neighborhood in Philadelphia, where he pulls over a well-connected white collar executive who promises to get even with the policeman. Soon, Kearney learns that he is off the cushy suburban beat and must now work in the deadliest precinct in Philly, where he is partnered with tough veteran cop Dennis Curran. Tensions are high between them, but Kearney soon proves he can play just as rough as the crooks.
Who directed Downtown?
Downtown was directed by Richard Benjamin.
Who stars in Downtown?
The principal cast of Downtown includes Anthony Edwards, Forest Whitaker, Penelope Ann Miller, Joe Pantoliano, David Clennon.
When was Downtown released and how long is it?
Downtown was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Downtown make at the box office?
Downtown grossed $2.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Downtown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Downtown was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Downtown?
Downtown holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).