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The Last Boy Scout
A gritty, wisecracking buddy action film with brutal violence and cynical humor, keeping you tense and entertained.
About 1991 film by Tony Scott
Genres action, buddy, crime, action comedy, American football
Directed by Tony Scott
Written by Shane Black, Greg Hicks
Starring Halle Berry, Bruce Willis, James Gandolfini, Danielle Harris, Damon Wayans, Bruce McGill, Eddie Griffin, Morris Chestnut
Music Michael Kamen
Runtime 105 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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