This ain't no buddy movie. • Franklin Hatchett is a fast-talking hustler who runs a small time ticket-scalping business. A TV news story by reporter James Russell brings Franklin's business to the attention of the police, and he finds himself under arrest. While being transported by police bus from one lock-up to another, Franklin is handcuffed to Raymond Villard, a high-level jewel thief from Europe. Villard's henchmen stage a raid in which they explode the vehicle, killing most of the passengers (including two cops), but freeing their partner. Franklin is able to escape but learns that he's now wanted as a cop killer. Hoping to clear his name, Franklin approaches Russell with a deal — if he'll hide him from the police and help him prove that he had nothing to do with the deadly explosion, he'll give the reporter an exclusive story, which could help Russell boost his sagging career. Chris Tucker [he also executive produced] and Charlie Sheen leads; co-starring Gerald Ismael, and Paul Sorvino. Brett Ratner directs from the script by Joel Cohen & Alec Sokolow. Produced by Walter Coblenz and Tracy Kramer. Music by Lalo Schifrin • Soundtrack on Arista. from New Line Cinema. Filmed around Los Angeles, CA from July 5 - September 25, 1996 Approved [#34762]/rated R for graphic violence, and for pervasive strong language.