Starsky and Hutch (2004)
Erscheinungsjahr: 2004
Land: United States
Alternative Title: Starsky & Hutch
Regisseur: Todd Phillips
Writer: Scot Armstrong, William Blinn, Todd Phillips, John O'Brien, Stevie Long
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Tony Ludwig, Alan Riche, William Blinn, Akiva Goldsman, Stuart Cornfeld
Executive Producer: Gilbert Adler, Ben Stiller
Firmen: Red Hour Productions
Genre: Action Film, Buddy Film, Comedy Film
Budget: 60.000.000
Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: california, undercover, drug trafficking, 1970s, cocaine, cop, informant, disco, buddy cop, jumping from a rooftop, surveillance footage, drug kingpin, based on tv series
Geschichte
The movie 'Starsky and Hutch' follows two detectives from the LAPD's Narcotics Division: Dave Starsky (Ben Stiller) and Ken Hutchinson (Owen Wilson). They are assigned to go undercover at Bay City College to bust a drug ring operated by a criminal named Reese Feldman. Posing as students, they infiltrate the college and its fraternity scene, eventually befriending Feldman's daughter, Christina (Amy Smart), who is unaware of her father's illegal activities. As Starsky and Hutch become immersed in their undercover roles, they struggle to maintain their professionalism while dealing with various challenges, including a rival fraternity, a shady college dean, and their growing affection for Christina.
Zusammenfassung
'Starsky and Hutch' is a 2004 comedy film directed by Todd Phillips. It's an adaptation of the classic 1970s television series 'Starsky and Hutch,' which was known for its blend of action and humor. The movie stays true to the spirit of the original show, following the buddy cop formula with Stiller and Wilson portraying the titular characters with a mix of comedy and action sequences. Despite being set in modern times, the film retains the retro-inspired soundtrack and fashion sense reminiscent of the series' era.
