Kuffs (1992): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Kuffs is a 1992 action comedy directed by Bruce A. Evans, starring Christian Slater as George Kuffs, Bruce Boxleitner and Milla Jovovich. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $21.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Bruce A. Evans
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kuffs About?
The premise of Kuffs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
With plenty of attitude but no credentials, George Kuffs drops out of high school, loses his job and learns his college‑age girlfriend is expecting. When his brother Brad is murdered, George unexpectedly inherits Brad’s “Patrol Special” – a private police district – and must navigate the chaos, corruption and the burden of running it.
Kuffs Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- breaking the fourth wall
- talking to the camera
- woman wears underwear
- time bomb
- man tied up
- bound and gagged
- universal studios
- killer
- brother
- money
- parody comedy
- buddy cop comedy
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- police shootout
- elevator crash
- exploding car
- exploding building
- held at gunpoint
- deception
- improvised weapon
- suitcase full of money
- art thief
- police captain
- target practice
- police academy
- parking garage
- police station
- police officer
- golden gate bridge
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- murder of a police officer
- shot to death
- shot in the leg
- shot in the arm
- shot in the shoulder
- shot in the back
- shot in the chest
- shot in the side
- shot in the ear
- bare chested male
- rookie cop
- chinese laundry
- brother brother relationship
- san francisco california
Kuffs Cast & Characters
Christian Slater leads the cast as George Kuffs, with Bruce Boxleitner as Brad Kuffs and Milla Jovovich as Maya Carlton. Directed by Bruce A. Evans; 52 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bruce A. Evans
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Christian Slater as George Kuffs -
Bruce Boxleitner as Brad Kuffs -
Milla Jovovich as Maya Carlton - Dennis Holahan as Dr. Will Carlton
Also Starring in Kuffs
· 48 more- Patricia J. Earnest Mrs. Will Carlton
- Leon Rippy Kane
- Troy Evans Captain Morino
- George De La Pena Sam Jones
- Tony Goldwyn Ted Bukovsky
- Karen D'Ettore Baby Sarah
- Ashley Judd Wife of Paint Store Owner
- Henry G. Sanders Building Owner
- Ross Partridge Robert
- Steve Park Officer Favaro
- Mary Ellen Trainor Nikki Allyn
- Ric Roman Waugh Hood
- Julie Strain Kane's Girl
- Alexandra Paul The Chief's Wife (uncredited)
- Don S. Davis Police Gun Instructor
- Aki Aleong Mr. Chang
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- Ryan Cutrona Florist
- Lu Leonard Harriet
- John Apicella Janitor
- Roger Rook Gun Salesman
- Kim Robillard Peter Coca
- Jon Greene Police Sergeant
- Al Goto Japanese Hood
- Scott Williamson Alan Eddy
- Will Leong Japanese Hood
- Kenny Endoso Yakawia, Japanese Businessman
- Zona Jaguar Kane's Girl
- Joshua Cadman Bill Donnelly
- Dom Magwili Restaurant Owner
- Erik Rondell Laundry Counterman
- Craig Benton Paint Store Owner
- Chad Randall Hood
- Clarke Coleman Hood
- Loren Blackwell Stuart Burkis
- Megan Derry Nurse
- Joe Hart 2nd Gun Salesman
- Steve Holladay Hood
- Allan A. Apone Taxi Driver
- Kevin Leidich Priest
- Susie Schelling Emergency Room Nurse
- E. Keith Polk Emergency Room Doctor
- Janis Uhley Street Singer
- Gary Munch Detective
- Don Schlossman Police Officer
- Phil Mishkin Inspector Doug Sticks
- Tim A. Davison Jumper
- Thunder Themselves
- Kelly D'Ettore Baby Sarah
More from Bruce A. Evans
One more film directed by Bruce A. Evans: Mr. Brooks.
Kuffs Plot Summary
What happens in Kuffs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
George Kuffs, Christian Slater, is a 21-year-old high school dropout from San Francisco who has just walked out on his pregnant girlfriend Maya Carlton, Milla Jovovich. With no steady job or prospects, he turns to his brother Brad Kuffs, Bruce Boxleitner, an officer in the SF Police Patrol Special program who runs the district Brad has managed. Brad refuses to lend him money but suggests a path: George could join the patrol and work under Brad’s supervision. Before George can decide, a man named Kane, Leon Rippy, shoots Brad and then casually disappears, leaving Brad gravely wounded and soon to die.
Full summary
The whole story of Kuffs, scene by scene
Kuffs Box Office
Kuffs grossed $21.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.1M
- US & Canada
- $21.1M
Kuffs Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Date Night Surprise
- Clip FistiKuffs
- Clip Kuffs In Training
How Well Do You Know Kuffs?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays the main character, George Kuffs?
Cars in Kuffs
50 cars on screen, including the 1991 Dodge Spirit and the 1988 BMW 750iL E32.
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1991 Dodge Spirit Main role -
1988 BMW 750iL E32 Important role -
1985 Chevrolet Astro Important role -
1991 Chevrolet Camaro Important role
Kuffs Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “旋風子彈” and “Poliziotto in blue jeans”.
- Also known as
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- 旋風子彈
- Poliziotto in blue jeans
- Agente Indomável
- Kuffs - Ein Kerl zum Schießen
- Kuffs, poli por casualidad
- Каффс
- עצמאי בשטח
- Kuffs, a zűrös zsaru
- Kuffs: Um Tira Por Acaso
- カフス!
- 我的子弹会转弯
- 초보 영웅 컵스
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- Kuffs, poli per casualitat
- Къфс
- Acemi
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Cops, Crime Busters and Fatty’s Plucky Pup.
Kuffs FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Kuffs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kuffs?
Kuffs runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Kuffs released?
Kuffs was released on January 10, 1992.
Who directed Kuffs?
Kuffs was directed by Bruce A. Evans.
More films by Bruce A. Evans Who is in the cast of Kuffs?
Kuffs stars Christian Slater as George Kuffs, Bruce Boxleitner as Brad Kuffs and Milla Jovovich as Maya Carlton, among 52 credited actors.
How much did Kuffs make at the box office?
Kuffs grossed $21.1 million worldwide.
Does Kuffs have a post-credit scene?
No. Kuffs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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