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Blue Streak 1999

“He's a cop that's not. Believe that!”

★ 6.5/10 PG-13 ActionComedyCrime Released
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What is Blue Streak?

Blue Streak is a 1999 film centered on a jewel thief named Miles Logan. After successfully stealing a large diamond, Logan is incarcerated for two years.

Type
Film
Year
1999
Status
Released
Runtime
93 minutes
Release date
Sep 17, 1999
Studios
Columbia Pictures, IndieProd Company Productions, Neal H. Moritz Productions
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
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Overview

Blue Streak is a 1999 film centered on a jewel thief named Miles Logan. After successfully stealing a large diamond, Logan is incarcerated for two years. Upon his release, he discovers that he had hidden the stolen gemstone inside a building that was under construction at the time of the robbery. He eventually learns that the site is now a police station. To retrieve the diamond, Logan devises a plan to infiltrate the facility. He assumes the identity of an LAPD detective to gain access to the building and recover his property. The narrative follows his attempts to navigate his new role while searching for the hidden item. The film documents the complications he encounters while posing as a member of the police force to reclaim the jewel he left behind. The story focuses on his efforts to secure the diamond while maintaining his cover as a law enforcement officer within the police building.

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Should you watch it?

“A jewel thief poses as an LAPD detective to recover a stolen diamond.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a jewel heist plot
  • Combines action and comedy
Keep in mind
  • Involves two years in jail before the main plot events

Watch it if you want to see a jewel thief try to retrieve a diamond from a police building.

The film carries a PG-13 rating and involves crime and police themes.

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What is the film about?

Miles Logan is a jewel thief who poses as an LAPD detective to find a diamond he hid in a police building.

Who stars in the film?

Martin Lawrence stars in the film.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film includes action, comedy, and crime.

When was the film released in the US?

The film was released on 09/17/1999.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Les Mayfield.