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Plain Clothes 1988

“An Undercover Nightmare.”

Status
Released
Runtime
98 minutes
Director
Martha Coolidge
Networks
Sierra Alta Productions, Paramount Pictures
★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 PG ComedyThrillerMysteryCrimeRomanceAction Released
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What is Plain Clothes?

Plain Clothes is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Comedy, Thriller, Mystery, Crime.

Type
Film
Year
1988
Status
Released
Runtime
98 minutes
Release date
Apr 15, 1988
Studios
Sierra Alta Productions, Paramount Pictures
Genres
Comedy, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.9/10
Episode runtime
~98 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Sierra Alta Productions, Paramount Pictures

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Plain Clothes is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Comedy, Thriller, Mystery, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Sierra Alta Productions, Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“An undercover cop returns to high school to clear his brother’s name.”

Reasons to watch
  • Blend of comedy and thriller elements
  • Nostalgic high‑school setting
  • Romantic subplot adds charm
Keep in mind
  • Tone shifts between humor and suspense may feel uneven
  • PG rating limits graphic intensity

Watch it if you enjoy a lighthearted mystery that mixes teenage drama with action and romance.

With a PG rating and a playful tone, the film is appropriate for general audiences.

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What is the basic plot of Plain Clothes?

Undercover officer Nick enrolls in high school again to prove his brother’s innocence and locate the real murderer.

Who directed Plain Clothes?

The film was directed by Martha Coolidge.

Which actors are featured in the movie?

The cast includes Arliss Howard, Suzy Amis, George Wendt, Diane Ladd, and Seymour Cassel.

When was Plain Clothes released and what is its rating?

It was released in the United States on April 15, 1988, and carries a PG rating.

What genres does Plain Clothes combine?

It blends comedy, thriller, mystery, crime, romance, and action.

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