What is Downtown?
Downtown is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Action, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Release date
- Jan 12, 1990
- Genres
- Action, Comedy
- Updated
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Downtown is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Action, Comedy. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A Philadelphia police officer is reassigned to the city's deadliest precinct after crossing a powerful executive.”
- features high-stakes police action
- showcases a partnership between a rookie and a veteran
- rated R for mature content
- takes place in a dangerous urban environment
Watch it if you enjoy gritty action comedies about mismatched police partners.
The film contains action violence and mature themes appropriate for its R rating.
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What is the release year of Downtown?
Downtown was released in 1990.
Where does Officer Alex Kearney initially work?
He initially patrols an upscale neighborhood in Philadelphia.
Why does Officer Kearney get reassigned?
He pulls over a well-connected white collar executive who promises to get even with him.
Who is Officer Kearney's partner in his new assignment?
He is partnered with tough veteran cop Dennis Curran.
What is the nature of the precinct where Kearney is reassigned?
He is sent to work in the deadliest precinct in Philadelphia.