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The Rookie (1990)
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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.
Cast
Clint Eastwoodas Nick Pulovski
Charlie Sheenas David Ackerman
Raúl Juliáas Strom
Sonia Bragaas Liesl
Tom Skerrittas Eugene Ackerman
Lara Flynn Boyleas Sarah
Xander Berkeleyas Blackwell
Coleby Lombardoas David's brother
Pat DuValas Interrogator #1
Mara Cordayas Interrogator #2
Jerry Schumacheras Interrogator #3
Pepe Sernaas Lt. Ray Garcia
Marco Rodríguezas Loco
Donna Mitchellas Laura Ackerman
Facts
| Release date | December 7, 1990 |
| Runtime | 121 min (2h 1m) — longer as the 1990 average of 104 min |
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Drama, Crime |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $10,000,000 |
| Box office | $21,600,000 (2.2× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0100514 |
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Questions
How long is The Rookie?
The Rookie runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is The Rookie worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 641 votes, which places it #61 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 13%) and #1809 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Rookie?
The Rookie was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in The Rookie?
Clint Eastwood as Nick Pulovski; Charlie Sheen as David Ackerman; Raúl Juliá as Strom; Sonia Braga as Liesl; Tom Skerritt as Eugene Ackerman; Lara Flynn Boyle as Sarah.
What is The Rookie rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Rookie?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18241.