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National Security

2003-01-17 · 89 min · ★ 6.0

Action · Comedy · Crime

Earl Montgomery, a bombastic police academy reject, and Hank Rafferty, a disgraced, mild-mannered cop, can't seem to escape each other. They met on opposite sides of the law during a routine traffic stop that escalated out of control; now as lowly security guards they're thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.

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Directors
Dennis Dugan
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, The Firm, Intermedia Films, Outlaw Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 50,097,949

Top Cast

Martin LawrenceMartin LawrenceEarl Montgomery
Steve ZahnSteve ZahnHank Rafferty
Colm FeoreColm FeoreDetective Frank McDuff
Bill DukeBill DukeLieutenant Washington
Eric RobertsEric RobertsNash
Timothy BusfieldTimothy BusfieldCharlie Reed
Robinne LeeRobinne LeeDenise
Brett CullenBrett CullenHeston
Ken LernerKen LernerHank's Lawyer
Matt McCoyMatt McCoyRobert Barton
Joe FlahertyJoe FlahertyOwen Fergus
Mari MorrowMari MorrowLola
Cleo KingCleo KingWoman in Car
Gerry Del SolBooking Clerk
Stephen TobolowskyStephen TobolowskyBilly Narthax
Keith CookeKeith CookeAng
Mike BradySmith
Troy GilbertTroy GilbertCain
Anthony G. SchmidtEddie
Joe Bucaro IIIJoe Bucaro IIIBratton

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