Partners(1982)
Benson is a cop who wants to clean up the streets...his partner just wants to redecorate.
Partners Synopsis
After a series of murders in Los Angeles's gay community, heterosexual police officer Sgt. Benson is assigned to go undercover as half of a gay couple with Officer Kerwin, a Records Clerk
Partners (1982) is a comedy and crime film directed by James Burrows, released on April 30, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Ryan O'Neal, John Hurt, Kenneth McMillan and Robyn Douglass. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- James Burrows
- Writers:
- Francis Veber
- Producers:
- Aaron Russo
- Cinematographer:
- Victor J. Kemper
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Aaron Russo Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,100,000
- Status:
- Released
Partners (1982) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Partners before you stream it.
Partners Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ryan O'Neal
as Sgt. Benson
John Hurt
as Kerwin
Kenneth McMillan
as Chief Wilkins
Robyn Douglass
as Jill
Jay Robinson
as Halderstam
Denise Galik
as Clara
Joseph R. Sicari
as Walter
Michael McGuire
as Monroe
Rick Jason
as Douglas
James Remar
as Edward K. Petersen
Jennifer Ashley
as Secretary
Darrell Larson
as Al
Key crew
Directed by James Burrows, written by Francis Veber, produced by Aaron Russo.
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Partners Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 30 ratings.
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Partners – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Partners online?
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Partners (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Partners?
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The main cast of Partners (1982) includes Ryan O'Neal, John Hurt, Kenneth McMillan, Robyn Douglass and Jay Robinson. The film was directed by James Burrows. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Partners released?
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Partners was released on April 30, 1982 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Partners worth watching?
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Partners (1982) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Partners?
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Yes. The official Partners trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.