Cop or Hood(1979)
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Cop or Hood Synopsis
When the local police inspector was found dead in a prostitute's house, police division commissioner Stan Borowitz is sent to investigate the situation. Posing as the prostitute's long-lost brother "Antonio Cerruti," he discovers a mare's nest of police corruption. In fact, in this comedy thriller the whole town is corrupt. If they were closely examined, Stan's methods for pursuing this investigation might embarrass the police. For instance, he drives into a criminal's house in a fancy, expensive race car. In another incident, he callously blows up a casino owned by Musard , one of the town's crime bosses. On that occasion, he first forces Musard to remove his clothes, and the poor criminal watches his casino explode from across the square while standing naked in a phone booth. Meanwhile, Stan seduces the lovely Edmonde.
Cop or Hood (1979) is a comedy, crime and thriller film directed by Georges Lautner, released on March 28, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Georges Géret, Claude Brosset and Jean-François Balmer. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 210 ratings.
- Director:
- Georges Lautner
- Writers:
- Jean Herman, Michel Grisolia, Michel Audiard
- Producers:
- Jean-Paul Belmondo
- Cinematographer:
- Henri Decaë
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Gaumont, Cerito Films
- Status:
- Released
Cop or Hood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Divisional Commissioner Stanislas Borovitz / Antonio Cerutti
Georges Géret
as Théodore Musard Aka 'L'Auvergnat'
Claude Brosset
as Achille Volfoni, Aka 'Le Corse'
Jean-François Balmer
as Inspector Georges Massard
Tony Kendall
as Inspector Rey
Michel Beaune
as Marcel Langlois
Catherine Lachens
as Mrs. Simone Langlois
Julie Jézéquel
as Charlotte
Michel Galabru
as Commissioner Grimaud
Juliette Mills
as Mrs. Bertrand, Widow of Commissioner Bertrand
Venantino Venantini
as Mario, Shot of 'L'Auvergnat'
Charles Gérard
as Cazauban
Key crew
Directed by Georges Lautner, written by Jean Herman, Michel Grisolia and Michel Audiard, produced by Jean-Paul Belmondo.
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Cop or Hood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 210 ratings.
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Cop or Hood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cop or Hood online?
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Cop or Hood (1979) is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cop or Hood?
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The main cast of Cop or Hood (1979) includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Georges Géret, Claude Brosset, Jean-François Balmer and Tony Kendall. The film was directed by Georges Lautner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cop or Hood released?
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Cop or Hood was released on March 28, 1979 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Cop or Hood worth watching?
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Cop or Hood (1979) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 210 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.