Rent-a-Cop(1987)
Deadlier than Dirty Harry, faster than Cobra
Rent-a-Cop Synopsis
Detective Tony Church is forced to retire and become a store rent-a-cop when his drug sting operation comes to a tragic end by a masked killer. He joins forces with a prostitute, the only one able to identify the killer, to bring him to justice.
Rent-a-Cop (1987) is a comedy, crime and action film directed by Jerry London, released on November 28, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Burt Reynolds, Liza Minnelli, James Remar and Richard Masur. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry London
- Writers:
- Michael Blodgett, Dennis Shryack
- Producers:
- Raymond Wagner
- Cinematographer:
- Giuseppe Rotunno
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Zealcorp Productions Limited, Kings Road Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Rent-a-Cop (1987) Trailer
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Rent-a-Cop Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Reynolds
as Tony Church
Liza Minnelli
as Della Roberts
James Remar
as Dancer
Richard Masur
as Roger
Dionne Warwick
as Beth
Bernie Casey
as Lemar
Robby Benson
as Pitts
John Stanton
as Alexander
John P. Ryan
as Wieser
Larry Dolgin
as Capt. James
- Roslyn Alexander
Roslyn Alexander
as Miss Barley
Cyrus Elias
as Victor
Key crew
Directed by Jerry London, written by Michael Blodgett and Dennis Shryack, produced by Raymond Wagner.
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Rent-a-Cop Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 48 ratings.
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Rent-a-Cop – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rent-a-Cop online?
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Rent-a-Cop (1987) is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rent-a-Cop?
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The main cast of Rent-a-Cop (1987) includes Burt Reynolds, Liza Minnelli, James Remar, Richard Masur and Dionne Warwick. The film was directed by Jerry London. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rent-a-Cop released?
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Rent-a-Cop was released on November 28, 1987 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Rent-a-Cop worth watching?
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Rent-a-Cop (1987) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rent-a-Cop?
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Yes. The official Rent-a-Cop trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.