The Super Cops

1974

The Super Cops

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Movie Info

"Batman and Robin" are the principal characters in the fact-based The Super Cops. Well, not the real Batman and Robin; these just happen to be the nicknames of two irrepressible New York City cops, Dave Greenberg (Ron Leibman) and Bob Hantz (David Selby). Flying in the face of departmental procedure and protocol, Greenberg and Hantz use bizarre (and often amusing) extreme methods to rid the streets of drug merchants. The two gonzo cops find an unexpected ally in the form of a prostitute named Sara (Sheila E. Frazer). Adapted by Lorenzo Semple Jr. (who coincidentally wrote the Batman TV pilot episode) from the best-selling book by L. H. Whitemore, The Super Cops features the genuine Dave Greenberg and Bob Hantz in minor roles...as cops, naturally.

Rating:

R
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Directed By:

Gordon Parks
Written By:

Lorenzo Semple Jr.
In Theaters:

Mar 20, 1974 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

May 25, 2004
Runtime:

95 minutes
Studio:

Warner Home Video

Cast

Ron Leibman
as David Greenberg

David Selby
as Robert Hantz

Sheila E. Frazier
as Sara

Sheila Frazier
as Sara

Pat Hingle
as Novick

Dan Frazer
as Krasna

Arny Freeman
as Barry Kellner

Joseph Sirola
as O'Shaughnessy

Bernard Kates
as DA Heller

Alex Colon
as Carlos

Charles Turner
as Joe Hayes

Ralph Wilcox
as John Hayes

Al Fann
as Frank Hayes

David Greenberg
as Det. Basoff

Robert Hantz
as Det. Neel

Norman Bush
as Billy

Arthur French
as Victor

Tamu
as Girl

Hector Troy
as Angel

Charles White
as Old Sarge

Ralph Strait
as Instructor

Joseph P. McCartney
as Gym Instructor

Pat Corley
as Capt. Busch

Albert Henderson
as Capt. Arbow

Barton Heyman
as Lt. Stratton

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Critic Reviews for The Super Cops

All Critics (3) | Fresh (3)

Director Parks... managed this time to pump a great deal of energy and vitality into the proceedings, aided by cameraman Dick Kratina.

Dec 13, 2019 | Full Review…

Dick Lochte
Los Angeles Free Press
Wacky fact based crime story.

Oct 23, 2012 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It's a one of a kind absolutely wacky cop film and one that may never be topped again.

Jul 6, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed

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Audience Reviews for The Super Cops

Aug 13, 2011

This is quite an excellent buddy cop movie that manages to not come off as overtly silly. It actually has a sort of bizarre feeling going on throughout, never quite nailing what kind of tone it wants to establish and carry through, but it's enjoyable enough to be overlooked. There aren't any fantastic performances, per se - everybody just seems to be having a good time, but when the odds are being stacked against the "Batman and Robin" pairing, you do want to root for the guys. It's interesting to note that this was written by Lorenzo Semple Jr., who wrote the Batman and Robin television series, and also features an appearance by Pat Hingle, who would go on to play Commissioner Gordon in the first four Batman films. The Warner Archive is due to be release a disc of this in the future, so keep an eye out for it if you get the chance.

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