Loose Cannons (1990): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Loose Cannons is a 1990 crime thriller directed by Bob Clark, starring Gene Hackman as MacArthur Stern, Ira Lewis and Dan Aykroyd. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $5.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Loose Cannons About?
The premise of Loose Cannons without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Detective Mack Stern, a tough, savvy cop, is thrown a demanding new case and a surprising partner: Ellis, a brilliant detective whose lightning‑fast deductions eclipse Sherlock Holmes. Ellis, however, constantly adopts TV‑show personas, complicating matters when gunfire erupts during their investigation.
Loose Cannons Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- multiple personality disorder
- nazi
- buddy cop
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- buddy cop crime
- buddy cop comedy
- detective
- bare chested male
- uncle nephew relationship
- tunnel
- train
- subway
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- sex club
- sadomasochism
- river
- mossad
- monk
- jumping off a bridge
- helicopter
- german
- german accent
- film reel
- female agent
- condom
- cat
- car chase
- boat
- bar fight
- allergy
- machine gun
- fight
- billiards
- bar
- police
Loose Cannons Cast & Characters
Gene Hackman leads the cast as MacArthur Stern, with Ira Lewis as Hitler and Dan Aykroyd as Ellis Fielding. Directed by Bob Clark; 51 actors are credited in all.
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Director Bob Clark
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Gene Hackman as MacArthur Stern - Ira Lewis as Hitler
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Dan Aykroyd as Ellis Fielding - Dick O'Neill as Captain
Also Starring in Loose Cannons
· 47 more- Dom DeLuise Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman
- Ronny Cox Smiley
- Nancy Travis Riva
- Tobin Bell Gerber
- David Alan Grier Drummond
- Bill Fagerbakke Giant
- Paul Koslo Grimmer
- Robert Prosky Von Metz
- Brad Greenquist Embassy Officer
- John Finn Cop
- S. Epatha Merkerson Rachel
- Thomas Kopache TV Station Man
- Gene LeBell Grimmer's Man
- Reg E. Cathey Willie
- Jan Tříska Steckler
- Alex Hyde-White Moderator
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- Nancy Parsons Nurse
- Leon Rippy Weskit
- Arthur French Bus Driver
- George P. Wilbur Grimmer's Man
- Al Mancini Male Tenant
- David Correia Orderly
- Herb Armstrong Cheshire Cat
- Susan Peretz Female Tenant
- Erik Cord Grimmer's Man
- Robert Dickman White Rabbit
- Jay Ingram Patrolman
- Stan Taffel Passenger in Cab
- John Bolger Young Von Metz
- Margaret Klenck Eva Braun
- Robert Pentz Guy at Bar
- Danny Aiello III Grimmer's Man
- Dean Mumford Guy in Baths
- Kevin McClarnon Oaf
- Bill Anagnos Israeli Agent
- Robert Irvin Elliott Monseigneur
- Clem Moorman Train Driver
- Gary Tacon Israeli Agent
- Dutch Miller Jacuzzi Guy
- Greg Goossen Marsh Policeman
- Ralph Redpath Train Engineer
- Jennifer Roach Little Girl
- Philip Shafran Little Boy
- Debbee Hinchcliffe Oaf's Sweetie
- Adrienne Hampton Security Guard
- Chris S. MacGregor MP
- Kurt Ludwigsen Tourist
More from Bob Clark
More films directed by Bob Clark, best-rated first: Black Christmas, Porky's, Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things and Porky's II: The Next Day.
Loose Cannons Plot Summary
What happens in Loose Cannons from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A film is found that features Kurt von Metz helping Adolf Hitler commit suicide. Years later, von Metz, running for chancellor of West Germany, arranges for anyone who has seen the film to be murdered. The killings take place in the Washington D.C. area, and Metropolitan Police officers MacArthur “Mac” Stern and Ellis Fielding are sent to investigate the crimes.
Ellis suffers from a dissociative identity disorder stemming from a disastrous undercover drug sting, which is aggravated when he is confronted with violence. This results in several episodes where he blacks out and assumes the personalities of pop-culture characters, including Popeye, Captain Kirk and the Road Runner.
Full summary
The whole story of Loose Cannons, scene by scene
Loose Cannons Box Office
Loose Cannons grossed $5.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.6M
- US & Canada
- $5.6M
Loose Cannons Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Loose Cannons.
How Well Do You Know Loose Cannons?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
Which Metropolitan Police officer partners with Ellis Fielding in the investigation?
Cars in Loose Cannons
29 cars on screen, including the 1949 Ford Custom Station Wagon and the 1988 Chrysler New Yorker.
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1949 Ford Custom Station Wagon Main role -
1988 Chrysler New Yorker Important role -
1984 Dodge Aries K Important role -
1982 Dodge Diplomat Important role
Loose Cannons Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Извън контрол” and “Løst Krudt”.
- Also known as
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- Извън контрол
- Løst Krudt
- Poliziotti a due zampe
- Csőre töltve
- Der Harte und der Zarte
- Un tiro por la culata
- Без задръжки
- Большой калибр
- Zwariowani detektywi
- Parťák
- Um Tiro que não deu Certo
- Pusgalviai
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- 표적없는 총성
- Dos polis guillats
- Üşütük Polisler
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Loose Cannons FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Loose Cannons, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Loose Cannons?
Loose Cannons runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Loose Cannons released?
Loose Cannons was released on February 9, 1990.
Who directed Loose Cannons?
Loose Cannons was directed by Bob Clark.
More films by Bob Clark Who is in the cast of Loose Cannons?
Loose Cannons stars Gene Hackman as MacArthur Stern, Ira Lewis as Hitler and Dan Aykroyd as Ellis Fielding, among 51 credited actors.
How much did Loose Cannons make at the box office?
Loose Cannons grossed $5.6 million worldwide.
Does Loose Cannons have a post-credit scene?
No. Loose Cannons has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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