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The Rookie

R19902h 1mClint Eastwood
IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 31% · Metacritic 41

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"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."

Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.

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What is The Rookie (1990) about?

Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.

Who stars in The Rookie?

The Rookie stars Clint Eastwood (Nick Pulovski), Charlie Sheen (David Ackerman), Raúl Juliá (Strom), Sonia Braga (Liesl), Tom Skerritt (Eugene Ackerman). The film was directed by Clint Eastwood.

How long is The Rookie?

The Rookie has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated R.

Is The Rookie worth watching?

The Rookie holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 31. Fans of Action, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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