Synopsis
An experienced cop and his rookie partner patrol the streets of East Los Angeles while trying to keep the gang violence under control.
Scores
Overall Score
81.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
77.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
90.4%
Review Aggregate
72.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 70% of 27 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, gritty, uplifting. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotgrittyupliftingcharacter-drivenromanticsuspensefulaction-packed
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Penn | 1988 | $962,000 | $2,551,000 | (est) |
| Robert Duvall | 1988 | $592,000 | $1,570,000 | (est) |
| María Conchita Alonso | 1988 | $446,000 | $1,182,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score77.0
RT critic review count39
Rotten Tomatoes audience score71.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes32,035
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $46,616,067 | $123,613,358 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $46,616,067 | $123,613,358 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $23,308,034 | $61,806,679 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $34,587,000 | $91,715,485 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $18,091,000 | $47,972,500 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $11,654,017 | $30,903,339 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $87,640,050 | $232,398,003 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $10,000,000 | $26,517,329 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $7,562,000 (est) | $20,052,404 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $7,011,000 | $18,591,299 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $4,449,000 | $11,797,560 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $2,000,000 | $5,303,466 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $31,022,000 | $82,262,057 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $56,618,050 | $150,135,946 |
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