Disorganized Crime

Back in 1987, director John Badham teamed up with writer/producer Jim Kouf for the action comedy hit Stakeout. Hoping to repeat their good fortune, two years later they reteamed with Kouf writing again and this time in the director's chair with Badham producing. The result was 1989's Disorganized Crime.

Seasoned criminal Frank Salazar, Corbin Bernsen, is hiding out in a small Montana town. He has been casing the local bank and organizes a group of the best thieves he knows. He doesn't tell them about the plan and before they arrive, he gets busted by two New Jersey detectives, Ed O'Neill and Daniel Roebuck, who have been on his trail for awhile. When the others arrive, they find the house they are meeting at empty and have no idea where Frank is and what's the score.

Among the criminals are Nick, William Russ, a loose cannon safecracker. Max, Fred Gwynne, an older gentleman who's an explosives expert. Ray, Lou Diamond Phillips, a young car thief and the getaway driver. And Carlos, the lookout and weapons expert.

When the guys figure out why they were summoned, they decide to do the job without Frank, even though he has escaped and is on his way. But with the detectives in hot pursuit it will be a challenge.

Unlike Stakeout this movie tanked at the box office. I'm not sure why because it's just as entertaining. To me, it kind of plays like a more comedic Resevoir Dogs. The ensemble is really good too. Especially Gwynne, Russ, and O'Neill.

If you like crime comedy's you will probably enjoy it.

It's on dvd and blu ray.