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Metro (1997)

Action Comedy
Rated R
121 min.
Release Date
January 17, 1997
Director
Thomas Carter
Writer
Randy Feldman
Cast
Eddie Murphy, Kim Miyori, Art Evans, James Carpenter, Michael Rapaport, Donal Logue, Jeni Chua, Dick Bright, David Michael Silverman, Denis Arndt, Frank Somerville, Malou Nubla, Carmen Ejogo
Running Time
121 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for strong violence and language

What is Metro about?

Scott Roper is San Fransisco's top hostage negotiator. Joined by a new partner, Keevin McCall, Scott shows him how to do things, even if they aren't by the book.

When the ruthless killer Michael Korda comes into town, however, Scott finds that it may be more than he can handle. Pursuing him after a bank robbery, Scott fails to capture Korda, but does manage one thing: To get on Korda's bad side. Suddenly, things... Full synopsis »

MOVIE REVIEW

Metro was like Beverly Hills Cop, only not. In this, all the comedy was based on Eddie Murphy swearing every other word. The only high point was the action, but you can see the same in tons of other movies. If you want to see Eddie Murphy, rent Beverly Hills Cop. Full movie review »
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