What are the key story phases in Cops & Robbersons?

The story of Cops & Robbersons progresses through these phases: The Unwelcome Guests, Chaos in Suburbia, Closing In, The Final Takedown.

How does Cops & Robbersons end?

In the final act ("The Final Takedown"): After a series of mishaps, the police successfully apprehend the mob hitman, ending the stakeout and restoring peace to the neighborhood.

Cops & Robbersons (1994) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Cops & Robbersons
Genre: comedy, crime, thriller
Released: 1994
Rating: 5.2

Plot Analysis Summary

A comedy about a police stakeout in a suburban family's home

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Unwelcome Guests

Chaos in Suburbia

Closing In

The Final Takedown

When the police discover that a mob hitman has moved in next door to the Robbersons, they set up a stakeout in the Robbersons' home. Hard-nosed, tough-as-nails Jake Stone and his young partner Tony Moore are assigned to the stakeout, but now it is a question of whether Jake can last long enough to capture the bad guys. The Robbersons want to help, and by doing so, drive Jake crazy.

Directed by

Michael Ritchie

Key Cast

Chevy Chase — Norman Robberson
Jack Palance — Jake Stone
Dianne Wiest — Helen Robberson
Robert Davi — Osborn
David Barry Gray — Tony Moore

Rating: 5.2/10 (135 votes)