The Rookie 1990
“Packing years of experience and a .45 automatic, L.A. detective Nick Pulovski figures he's got all the help he needs. He's also got all the help he doesn't need. His new partner is The Rookie.”
What is The Rookie?
The Rookie is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 7, 1990
- Studios
- Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Overview
The Rookie is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A grizzled detective must rely on his reckless rookie when he's taken hostage.”
- High‑stakes cat‑and‑mouse chase
- Strong dynamic between veteran and rookie
- Frequent partner deaths may feel repetitive
Watch it if you enjoy tense police dramas with a clash of experience and hot‑headed zeal.
The film contains intense violence and adult themes, suitable for mature audiences.
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What genre does "The Rookie" belong to?
It is an action‑crime drama thriller focusing on police procedural elements.
Who are the primary characters?
Veteran LAPD detective Nick Pulovski and his hot‑headed rookie partner.
What is the central plot premise?
Pulovski teams up with a rookie to bust a carjacking ring, but after Pulovski is kidnapped, the rookie must rescue him.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and one minute.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on December 7, 1990.
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