Rush (1991 film)

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Rush

A DVD cover of Rush.
Directed by Lili Fini Zanuck
Produced by Gary Daigler
Richard D. Zanuck
Written by Kim Wozencraft (book)
Pete Dexter (screenplay)
Starring Jason Patric
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Sam Elliott
Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date(s) 22 December 1991 (USA)
Running time 120 min.
Language English
IMDb profile

Rush is a crime drama film, based on a novel written by Kim Wozencraft. An experienced narcotics detective (played by Jason Patric) and his inexperienced partner (Jennifer Jason Leigh) go after an elusive drug dealer (played by Gregg Allman). They become drug addicted themselves and, failing to get the evidence they need, are forced to use falsified evidence. It was released in 1991 (see 1991 in film).

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[edit] Tagline

  • There's a fine line between loving your job and living it...a VERY fine line.

[edit] Plot

Seasoned undercover narcotics police officer Jim Raynor (Patric) must choose a new partner for his next assignment. He chooses the "wet-behind-the-ears" Kristen Cates (Jennifer Jason Leigh). Together they are looking to bring down the so-far untouchable Gaines (Gregg Allman).

Gregg Allman as Will Gaines
Gregg Allman as Will Gaines

As they get deeper and deeper undercover, they become addicted to the same speed they're trying to keep off the street. They also fall in love, further complicating their assignment. Lacking real evidence, they are forced to create false evidence in order to get a conviction. Raynor is murdered by an unseen hitman; then a crisis of conscience forces Kristen to perjure herself, and Gaines is let off...only to be slain in his car by an unseen assassin.

[edit] Soundtrack

Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven" (which won three Grammy Awards) is featured in the film. Clapton wrote the entire film's soundtrack, which is entirely instrumental, except for "Tears in Heaven", Jimi Hendrix "All Along the Watchtower", Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird", "Help Me Up", Buddy Guy's "Don't Know Which Way to Go", Freddy Fender's "Before the Next Teardrop Falls, Robin Trower's "Bridge of Sighs", and The Ohio Players' "Love Rollercoaster".

[edit] Cast

Actor Role
Jason Patric Jim Raynor
Jennifer Jason Leigh Kristen Cates
Sam Elliott Dodd
Max Perlich Walker
Gregg Allman Gaines
Tony Frank Nettle
William Sadler Monroe
Special K. McCray Willie Red
Dennis Letts Senior District Attorney
Dennis Burkley Motorcycle Guy
Glenn Wilson Motorcycle Guy
Jimmy Pickens Man in Disco
Barbara Lasater Yellow Rose Bartender
Toni Pilgreen Driller's Waitress
Merrill Connally Defense Attorney

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