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Cop and a Half: New Recruit

Cop and a Half: New Recruit

One Kid's Fantasy. One Cop's Nightmare.

20175.61h 36mPG

Overview

In this family-friendly action reboot of the 1993 film, Karina Foley, an ambitious and spunky 12-year-old, inserts herself in a police investigation of the Badge Bandit, led by the grizzled, veteran detective Mark Simmons. Much to Simmons' disapproval, Karina partners up with him to stop the Badge Bandit from further wreaking havoc on the city. Through wit, skill, and green smoothies, Karina and Detective Simmons save the day and build a strong relationship in the process.

Directed by Jonathan A. Rosenbaum
Written by Adrian Vina, Scott Bindley
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Top Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips

Detective Simmons

Lulu Wilson

Lulu Wilson

Karina Foley

Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn

Principal Miller

Gina Holden

Gina Holden

Sarah Foley

Vincent Tong

Vincent Tong

Mr. Woo

Janet Kidder

Janet Kidder

Captain

Reese Alexander

Reese Alexander

Mayor

Michael Coleman

Michael Coleman

Matthews

Jordyn Ashley Olson

Jordyn Ashley Olson

Farrah

Giles Panton

Giles Panton

O'Leary

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sequelbuddy cop

About Cop and a Half: New Recruit

Cop and a Half: New Recruit is a crime, comedy, action, family, tv movie film released in 2017 exploring themes of sequel, buddy cop. Directed by Jonathan A. Rosenbaum, it stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Lulu Wilson, Wallace Shawn. In this family-friendly action reboot of the 1993 film, Karina Foley, an ambitious and spunky 12-year-old, inserts herself in a police investigation of the Badge Bandit, led by the grizzled, veteran detective Mark Simmons. Much to Simmons' disapproval, Karina partners up with him to stop the Badge Bandit from further wreaking havoc on the city. Through wit, skill, and green smoothies, Karina and Detective Simmons save the day and build a strong relationship in the process.

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