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Downtown (1990) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Downtown at a Glance
Downtown is a 1990 action and comedy film directed by Richard Benjamin, starring Anthony Edwards, Forest Whitaker and Penelope Ann Miller. It is 1 hour 36 minutes long and came out on January 12, 1990. Downtown has a TMDB rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 47 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
Officer Alex Kearney patrols an upscale neighborhood in Philadelphia, where he pulls over a well-connected white collar executive who promises to get even with the policeman. Soon, Kearney learns that he is off the cushy suburban beat and must now work in the deadliest precinct in Philly, where he is partnered with tough veteran cop Dennis Curran. Tensions are high between them, but Kearney soon proves he can play just as rough as the crooks.
Where “Downtown” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Anthony Edwards
Alex Kearney
Forest Whitaker
Dennis Curren
Penelope Ann Miller
Lori Mitchell
Joe Pantoliano
White
David Clennon
Jerome Sweet
Art Evans
Henry Coleman
Rick Aiello
Mickey Witlin
Wanda De Jesus
Luisa Diaz
Roger Aaron Brown
Lt. Sam Parral
Ron Canada
Lowell Harris
Francis X. McCarthy
Inspector Ben Glass
Kimberly Scott
Christine Curren
Frequently Asked Questions About Downtown
When was Downtown released?
Downtown was released on January 12, 1990.
What is the runtime of Downtown?
Downtown has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who stars in Downtown?
Downtown stars Anthony Edwards as Alex Kearney, Forest Whitaker as Dennis Curren, Penelope Ann Miller as Lori Mitchell and Joe Pantoliano as White. The cast also includes David Clennon, Art Evans, Rick Aiello and Wanda De Jesus.
Who directed Downtown?
Downtown was directed by Richard Benjamin. The screenplay is credited to Nat Mauldin.
What genre is Downtown?
Downtown is listed on TMDB as a mix of action and comedy.
What is Downtown rated?
Downtown is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.6/10 from 47 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Downtown for free?
You can watch the trailer for Downtown, "Downtown 1990 Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Downtown?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Downtown include Wire Room (2022), Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970), Bulletproof 2 (2020), Lights Out (2024) and Border Hunters (2025).
Can I stream the full movie of Downtown on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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