The Rookie
“Packing years of experience and a .45 automatic, L.A. detective Nick Pulovski figures he's got all the help he needs. He's also got all the help he doesn't need. His new partner is The Rookie.”
Synopsis
Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-17
Top Cast
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Clint Eastwood
Nick Pulovski
Charlie Sheen
David Ackerman
Raúl Juliá
Strom
Sonia Braga
Liesl
Tom Skerritt
Eugene Ackerman
Lara Flynn Boyle
Sarah
Xander Berkeley
Blackwell
Coleby Lombardo
David's brother
Pat DuVal
Interrogator #1
Mara Corday
Interrogator #2
Jerry Schumacher
Interrogator #3
Pepe Serna
Lt. Ray Garcia
Marco Rodríguez
Loco
Donna Mitchell
Laura Ackerman
Tony Plana
Morales
David Sherrill
Max
Hal Williams
Powell
Lloyd Nelson
Freeway Motorist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Westwood, California
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.16x
+$11.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Spiegel, Boaz Yakin
- Original Score
- Lennie Niehaus
- Original Title
- The Rookie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.6M
- Production Studios
- Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clint Eastwood
Scott Spiegel, Boaz Yakin
Lennie Niehaus
Jack N. Green
Joel Cox
Steven Siebert, David Valdes, Howard G. Kazanjian
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Siebert
Producer
Clint Eastwood
Director
Lennie Niehaus
Original Music Composer
Joel Cox
Editor
David Valdes
Producer
Jack N. Green
Director of Photography
Scott Spiegel
Screenplay
Boaz Yakin
Screenplay
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Judy Cammer
Production Design
Howard G. Kazanjian
Producer
Ken Kaufman
Production Design
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rookie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rookie about?
Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.
Who directed The Rookie?
The Rookie was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in The Rookie?
The principal cast of The Rookie includes Clint Eastwood, Charlie Sheen, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga, Tom Skerritt.
When was The Rookie released and how long is it?
The Rookie was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Rookie?
The Rookie had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $21.6M at the worldwide box office (2.16 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Rookie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rookie was composed by Lennie Niehaus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rookie?
The Rookie holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).