Crime Busters

Crime Busters is a 1988 American action comedy film directed by Andrew Lane. The movie takes place in modern-day New York City, where two unemployed individuals, Joe Gavilan and Floyd Reynolds, find themselves entangled in a series of unexpected events. The film begins with Joe Gavilan, played by Tom Berry, a man who has recently lost his job at a manufacturing plant, struggling to make ends meet. His financial difficulties worsen as he receives an eviction notice, and he is on the verge of losing his home. Meanwhile, his friend Floyd, played by Brian Dennehy, is a former Marine who is also facing unemployment. The two men try to find ways to earn some quick cash to pay their bills. One day, in their desperation, they decide to commit a robbery, specifically targeting what they believe to be a local corner store. However, their plan quickly spirals out of control when they realize their mistake - they have inadvertently broken into a police station instead of a convenience store. Unaware of their surroundings, they proceed to fill their bags with what they think are valuable items, but in reality, they have taken police equipment and supplies. As soon as the duo leaves the police station with their loot, they realize they have been mistaken and that the items they have collected are not what they thought. The situation becomes even more complicated when they learn that they have inadvertently foiled the plans of a real villain, who attempts to escape with a large haul of stolen money and valuables. The police, aware of the mistake, begin to search for the two would-be thieves, mistakenly assuming that they are the culprits behind the stolen goods. However, the real thief, a cunning and experienced felon named Victor, played by Stephen Meadows, sees an opportunity to use the bumbling duo to his advantage. Victor manipulates Joe and Floyd, convincing them that they need his protection and promising to help them get out of the situation. He enlists their help in committing another crime, using their lack of knowledge about the inner workings of a police station to steal valuable evidence. As the events unfold, Joe and Floyd start to realize that their actions are putting them in grave danger. They are pursued by both the police, who have now identified them as suspects, and Victor, who seeks to eliminate them. The two men are forced to go on the run, using their wits to stay one step ahead of both their pursuers. Throughout their ordeal, Joe and Floyd learn to trust each other, forming an unlikely partnership that helps them to survive and eventually turn the tables on Victor. Along the way, they demonstrate their bravery and ingenuity, using unconventional tactics to evade capture and foil the plans of their nemesis. As the story unfolds, the stakes become higher, and Joe and Floyd's friendship is put to the test. They learn to put their differences aside and work together to achieve their common goal of stopping Victor and clearing their names. In the climactic final act, Joe and Floyd concoct a plan to outsmart Victor and bring him to justice. They use their newfound understanding of the police station's layout and their knowledge of Victor's tactics to orchestrate a daring heist. In the ensuing chaos, Victor is caught and the stolen goods are recovered. In the end, Joe and Floyd are able to clear their names and even find employment as bounty hunters, using their newfound skills and their friendship to start over. The movie ends on a positive note, showcasing the power of friendship and determination in overcoming even the most daunting obstacles.