The Last Boy Scout 1991
“Everyone had counted them out. But they're about to get back in the game.”
What is The Last Boy Scout?
The film is set in Los Angeles, a city known for its broken dreams. A private detective is hired by a stripper who is murdered, leading the detective to team up with her ex-footballer boyfriend.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 13, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Geffen Pictures, Silver Pictures
- Budget
- $29,000,000
- Revenue
- $114,500,000
- Genres
- Action, Thriller
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Overview
The film is set in Los Angeles, a city known for its broken dreams. A private detective is hired by a stripper who is murdered, leading the detective to team up with her ex-footballer boyfriend. Their investigation into the murder becomes increasingly complicated as they uncover a complex web of corruption. This corruption is linked to the world of professional football, and it involves extortion, blackmail, and corrupt politics. The investigation puts the detective and the ex-footballer in a precarious situation, as they struggle to stay alive and uncover the truth. The city's dark underbelly is revealed as they dig deeper, exposing a tangled web of deceit and corruption.
Should you watch it?
“A private detective and an ex-footballer team up to investigate a stripper's murder in Los Angeles.”
- directed by Tony Scott and written by Shane Black
- features a buddy action dynamic between a private detective and an ex-footballer
- received mixed reviews upon release
- contains sudden and unexpected violence
Watch it if you enjoy 1990s action thrillers involving corrupt politics and blackmail.
The film features unexpected and sudden violence appropriate for an action and thriller release rated R.
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Frequently asked questions
When was The Last Boy Scout released?
The film was released in the United States on December 13, 1991.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Tony Scott.
Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Shane Black.
Who produced the film?
The film was produced by Joel Silver.
Which studio released the film in the United States?
The film was released by Warner Bros. Pictures.