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Armed and Dangerous

PG-1319861h 28mMark L. Lester
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 9% · Metacritic 17

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"Undercover. Overdressed. And keeping you safe from the scum of the earth."

After policeman Frank Dooley is framed for theft and loses his job on the force, he joins a security guard agency and teams up with inept former defense lawyer Norman Kane. When the two botch a job guarding a local warehouse, they begin to uncover corruption within the company and their union.

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CorruptionEx-copPrivate DetectiveCriminal Lawyer

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What is Armed and Dangerous (1986) about?

After policeman Frank Dooley is framed for theft and loses his job on the force, he joins a security guard agency and teams up with inept former defense lawyer Norman Kane. When the two botch a job guarding a local warehouse, they begin to uncover corruption within the company and their union.

Who stars in Armed and Dangerous?

Armed and Dangerous stars John Candy (Frank Dooley), Eugene Levy (Norman Kane), Robert Loggia (Michael Carlino), Kenneth McMillan (Captain Clarence O'Connell), Meg Ryan (Maggie Cavanaugh). The film was directed by Mark L. Lester.

How long is Armed and Dangerous?

Armed and Dangerous has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated PG-13.

Is Armed and Dangerous worth watching?

Armed and Dangerous holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 9. Fans of Action, Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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