The Cops Are Robbers (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1990, The Cops Are Robbers is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Made-for-TV drama about one of the largest crimes in history—the 1980 robbery of the Boston Depositors Trust by a group of policemen. Capt. Gerry Clemente is the leader of a gang of rotten cops who take their piece of Boston's criminal offerings. The crimes are petty at first, but soon, Clemente sets his sights on a bank that promises a big score. Can the gang pull it off before a case is built against them?
Who’s in it. The Cops Are Robbers stars Ray Sharkey, Ed Asner, George Kennedy and Steve Railsback, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Cops Are Robbers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cops Are Robbers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cops Are Robbers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cops Are Robbers (1990)?
- In US, The Cops Are Robbers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cops Are Robbers worth watching?
- The Cops Are Robbers holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cops Are Robbers?
- The Cops Are Robbers stars Ray Sharkey, Ed Asner, George Kennedy, Steve Railsback and James Keach.
- When was The Cops Are Robbers released?
- The Cops Are Robbers was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.