Summaries

The two worst barbers in Harlem become cops while a real estate developer forces people out of Harlem.

Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line of work, they join the police. A big mistake, as far as their duty sergeant, Sgt Cooper is concerned, who proceeds to harass them at every turn. Despite this, they discover a major crime, and proceed to solve them in their own unusual fashion.—Brian W Martz <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • psychotronic film
  • manhattan new york city
  • black american
  • harlem manhattan new york city
  • barber
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Comedy
  • Mystery
  • Drama
Release date Apr 22, 1993
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies New Line Cinema De Passe Entertainment Thomas Entertainment

Box office

Gross US & Canada $11299730
Opening weekend US & Canada $4533392
Gross worldwide $11299730

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 25m
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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