Partners (1982)

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TV director James Burrows made his feature debut with this unusual film that's a situation comedy-style twist on both The Odd Couple (1968) and Cruising (1980). The murder of a male model in a gay, beachfront enclave of L.A. warrants an undercover investigation, so police officer Benson (Ryan… More TV director James Burrows made his feature debut with this unusual film that's a situation comedy-style twist on both The Odd Couple (1968) and Cruising (1980). The murder of a male model in a gay, beachfront enclave of L.A. warrants an undercover investigation, so police officer Benson (Ryan O'Neal), a straight, macho, law-and-order type, is assigned to partner with file clerk Kerwin (John Hurt), a mild-mannered homosexual. Benson and Kerwin are to pose as a gay couple who have just moved to the area. At first, Benson's slovenly ways drive the fussy Kerwin to distraction, while Kerwin's sexual orientation and prissy manners are a source of constant frustration for straight-arrow Benson. However, the two eventually become friendly roommates, if not exactly friends, and Benson even begins to see the world through Kerwin's eyes. Although he carries a badge, the fussy Kerwin is essentially a civilian, but as he and Benson close in on the murderer, Kerwin reveals himself to be a far more capable cop than Benson assumes him to be. Partners was written by Francis Veber, author of La Cage aux Folles (1978) and The Man with One Red Shoe (1985). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 33 min.
Directed By: James Burrows
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 30, 1982 Wide
On DVD: Jul 22, 2008

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Cast

            Ryan O'Neal as Benson

            John Hurt as Kerwin

            Kenneth McMillan as Chief Wilkens

            Robyn Douglass as Jill

            Jay Robinson as Halderstam

            Denise Galik as Clara

            Joseph R. Sicari as Walter

            Michael McGuire as Monroe

            Rick Jason as Douglas

            James Remar as Edward K. Peterson

            Darrell Larson as Al

            Jennifer Ashley as Secretary

            Bill Cross
            
            Bridget Fonda
            
            John Garber as Body Builder

            Seamon Glass as Gillis

            Wendy Hughes
            
            Carl Kraines as 1st Aide

            Tony March as 2nd Aide

            Ed McCready as Doorman

            Bob Ozman as Detective

            Gene Ross
            
            Ray Sanders as Muscle Man

            Luis Torres as Pablo

            Carol Williard as Officer

            Douglas Bruce
            
            Gregory Hodal as Cop

            Craig Shreeve
            
            Denise Galik-Furey
            
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