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The Taking of Beverly Hills (1991)A group of embittered ex-cops use a chemical spill to raid the banks and homes of Beverly Hills. Director:Sidney J. Furie |
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Cast
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Boomer Hayes
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| Matt Frewer | ... |
Ed Kelvin
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| Harley Jane Kozak | ... |
Laura Sage
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Robert Masterson
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| Lee Ving | ... |
Varney
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Benitez
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Chief Healy
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L.A. Cop at Roadblock
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Mitchell Sage
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| Michael G. Kehoe | ... |
Cop /
Thief #1
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Mark Haining | ... |
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| Jason Blicker | ... |
Cop /
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Tony Ganios | ... |
EPA Man
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Coach
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Raymond Singer | ... |
Mr. Tobeason
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Storyline
A chemical spill has caused the occupants of Beverly Hills to be forcibly evacuated. A retiring football player left behind, finds that the toxic gas emulating from the spill is a bogus front for a heist set up by fired police officers out to plunder the city of all its valuables. Finding himself siding with a corrupt cop who was once apart of the plan until he discovered the city's mayor had just been blown away, by one of the chief crooks in charge. Now both on the run with no help in sight...both must do whatever they can to stop these murderous looters. Written by ????
Plot Keywords:
chemical spill | chemical | corrupt cop | police officer | shot through the head |Taglines:
Boomer Hayes, football's hottest quarterback, is in for the night of his life. Because tonight, Beverly Hills is up for grabs and it's up to Boomer to stop the biggest heist in history. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
11 October 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Boomer: The Taking of Beverly Hills See more »Box Office
Budget:
$19,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$939,277 (USA)Company Credits
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Boomer Hayes: So what?
Ed Kelvin: Well, my house doesn't cost 155,000 bucks.
Boomer Hayes: Can't drive your house, can ya?
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Written by Brenda Russell
Performed by Brenda Russell
Published by WB Music Corp. and Rutland Road Music
Courtesy of A&M Records Inc.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
It is believed that a rights issue regarding the songs on the soundtrack is holding up the film from receiving a DVD/Bluray release in the US. See more »Quotes
Ed Kelvin: You're gonna love this, you know this car is worth 155,000 bucks?Boomer Hayes: So what?
Ed Kelvin: Well, my house doesn't cost 155,000 bucks.
Boomer Hayes: Can't drive your house, can ya?
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Crazy Credits
The first part of the credits scrolls over a scene, showing Boomer coaching kids football. Ed drives up in flashy Sports car wearing expensive casual clothes and sporting shades. Boomer is seen talking to the kids who suddenly rush and chase Ed through the park. See more »Soundtracks
Waiting For YouWritten by Brenda Russell
Performed by Brenda Russell
Published by WB Music Corp. and Rutland Road Music
Courtesy of A&M Records Inc.
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I saw this movie as a kid and thought how much fun it was. Now as an adult, it's dumb...really dumb...but fun. I'm actually astonished this didn't become a cult, like say..."Revenge Of The Living Dead." I think it still has time.
Boomer Hayes (Ken Wahl) is a star quarterback for a fictitious L.A. team (since L.A. doesn't have a pro football team...why not?). He gets snookered into a benefit for the homeless at a swank Beverly Hills party. Amongst the party-goers is football team's owner and Boomer's boss, Robert Masterson (Robert Davi). Which the minute you see Davi's smarmy face...it's no surprise he'll be up to smarm. Anyway, that's all you need to know going in. Rich and poor. Have and have nots. And that's when the have-nots want the haves. A bizarre conspiracy to take over a business veiled in a heist (sound familiar...I 'aint ruining anything).
They also turn it into a buddy cop movie. Which, oddly enough, is narrated by Matt Frewer...yes, Max Headroom Frewer. His voice over to introduce Beverly Hills is anemic, to be kind, and silly. And odd, since the point of view is from Boomer...I think. But these two go off to try to thwart this crime, even though they are battling an army that is essentially the L.A.P.D.
As dumb action movies of this generation goes, if you've exhausted all your options, THIS movie is a perfect compendium to something like "Action Jackson." It holds zero logic but has a pretty sweet soundtrack. Faith No More's "Epic" or Janet Jackson's "Black Cat" to name a few hits (how did they get these songs is beyond me).
Wahl is fun, but the dialogue is corny (as it should be) and there are some solid moments of male bonding. Overall, on a slow night or if your copy of "Road House" is worn out, check this out.