The Super Cops
“The true story of the two cops called Batman and Robin”
Synopsis
The true story of two New York City cops. Greenberg & Hantz fought the system, became detectives and were known on the streets as "Batman & Robin."
Top Cast
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Ron Leibman
David Greenberg
David Selby
Robert Hantz
Sheila Frazier
Sara
Pat Hingle
Insp. Novick
Dan Frazer
Police Capt. Irving Krasna
Joseph Sirola
Police Lt. O'Shaughnessy
Arny Freeman
Judge Benny Kellner
Bernard Kates
Heller
Alex Colon
Carlos
Charles Turner
Joe Hayes
Ralph Wilcox
John Hayes
Al Fann
Frank Hayes
David Greenberg
Det. Basoff
Robert Hantz
Det. Neel
Norman Bush
Billy
Arthur French
Victor
Tamu Blackwell
Girl
Hector Troy
Angel
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Parks
- Screenplay & Story
- Lorenzo Semple Jr., L.H. Whittemore
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- The Super Cops
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Winger, St. Regis Films, Tom Ward Enterprises, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Parks
Lorenzo Semple Jr., L.H. Whittemore
Jerry Fielding
Richard C. Kratina
Moe Howard
William Belasco
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Parks
Director
Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Writer
William Belasco
Producer
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Richard C. Kratina
Director of Photography
Moe Howard
Editor
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Giorgio Ubaldi
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
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 Super Cops
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Super Cops about?
The true story of two New York City cops. Greenberg & Hantz fought the system, became detectives and were known on the streets as "Batman & Robin."
Who directed The Super Cops?
The Super Cops was directed by Gordon Parks.
Who stars in The Super Cops?
The principal cast of The Super Cops includes Ron Leibman, David Selby, Sheila Frazier, Pat Hingle, Dan Frazer.
When was The Super Cops released and how long is it?
The Super Cops was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Super Cops?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Super Cops was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is The Super Cops based on a book or true story?
The Super Cops is adapted from the following source material: Book: "L.H. Whittemore".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Super Cops?
The Super Cops 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.).