Synopsis
Slick Private Investigator Mike Murphy (Burt Reynolds) and tough Police Lieutenant Speer (Clint Eastwood), once partners, now bitter enemies, reluctantly team up to investigate a murder.
Scores
Overall Score
60.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
54.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
85.7%
Review Aggregate
31.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 31% of 13 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, historical, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Eastwood | 1984 | $1,406,000 | $4,244,000 | (est) |
| Burt Reynolds | 1984 | $4,000,000 source | $12,076,997 | reported |
| Jane Alexander | 1984 | $652,000 | $1,967,000 | (est) |
| Madeline Kahn | 1984 | $533,000 | $1,608,000 | (est) |
| Rip Torn | 1984 | $456,000 | $1,376,000 | (est) |
| Irene Cara | 1984 | $401,000 | $1,211,000 | (est) |
| Richard Roundtree | 1984 | $360,000 | $1,087,000 | (est) |
| Tony Lo Bianco | 1984 | $328,000 | $990,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score22.0
RT critic review count18
Rotten Tomatoes audience score25.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating5.5
IMDb votes11,503
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1984 | $38,348,988 | $115,785,150 |
| International | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1984 | $38,348,988 | $115,785,150 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1984 | $19,174,494 | $57,892,575 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1984 | $15,224,000 | $45,965,049 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1984 | $8,104,000 | $24,467,995 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1984 | $9,587,247 | $28,946,288 |
| Total Revenues | 1984 | $52,089,741 | $157,271,907 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1984 | $25,000,000 | $75,481,229 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1984 | $7,862,000 (est) | $23,737,337 (est) |
| Participations | 1984 | $2,084,000 | $6,292,115 |
| Residuals ? | 1984 | $2,177,000 | $6,572,905 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1984 | $4,250,000 | $12,831,809 |
| Total Expenses | 1984 | $41,373,000 | $124,915,396 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1984 | $10,716,741 | $32,356,511 |
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