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The Cop & the Girl (1985): Cast

The Cop & the Girl (1985) movie poster

The Cop & the Girl is a 1985 romantic thriller directed by Peter Keglevic, starring Daniel Olbrychski as Fritz, Jürgen Prochnow and Krystyna Janda. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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The Cop & the Girl (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Peter Keglevic
Genres
Thriller , Romance , Action
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cop & the Girl About?

The premise of The Cop & the Girl without spoilers.

A hard‑nosed police officer whose career is on the brink of collapse finds his superiors waiting for a reason to fire him. When he aids a 17‑year‑old street kid, she steals his service weapon and disappears. He must report the loss, forcing him to track her down. Their chase leads to the Dutch border, where the police seize the case, leaving the cop and the girl on the run together, directionless and desperate.

The Cop & the Girl Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
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  • tough cop
  • rocker
  • dropout
  • firearm
  • ampersand in title
  • wild girl
  • tragic love
  • on the run
  • femme fatale
  • teenage girl
  • ostracism
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  • haircut
  • comrade
  • car theft
  • weapon cleaning
  • strip mining
  • shot in the stomach
  • shooting practice
  • railway
  • train station
  • police chopper
  • police brutality
  • pistol
  • pimp
  • man girl relationship
  • observation
  • motorway
  • lorry
  • hospital
  • hit in the stomach
  • hiding place
  • fatal injury
  • escape
  • container
  • car in water
  • car chase
  • brutality
  • blood
  • billiard room
  • bar
  • police
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Cast & crew

The Cop & the Girl Cast & Characters

Daniel Olbrychski leads the cast as Fritz, with Jürgen Prochnow as Der Bulle and Krystyna Janda as Gerlinde. Directed by Peter Keglevic; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Peter Keglevic

More films directed by Peter Keglevic: The Chinese Man, Ken Folletts Eisfieber, Das Geheimnis im Wald and Day of Disaster.

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The Cop & the Girl Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Cop and the Girl” and “Der Bulle und das Mädchen”.

Also known as
  • The Cop and the Girl
  • Der Bulle und das Mädchen

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FAQ

The Cop & the Girl FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Cop & the Girl, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Cop & the Girl?

The Cop & the Girl runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The Cop & the Girl released?

The Cop & the Girl was released on April 18, 1985.

Who directed The Cop & the Girl?

The Cop & the Girl was directed by Peter Keglevic.

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Who is in the cast of The Cop & the Girl?

The Cop & the Girl stars Daniel Olbrychski as Fritz, Jürgen Prochnow as Der Bulle and Krystyna Janda as Gerlinde, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Cop & the Girl have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cop & the Girl has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Cop & the Girl in?

The original language of The Cop & the Girl is German.

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