Ray Hughes (played by Gregory Hines) is a protagonist in Running Scared.
A wisecracking Chicago police officer known for unorthodox methods. Partners with Danny to bust drug dealer Julio Gonzales. After a chaotic shootout and a vacation where they plan to retire, they vow to capture Gonzales again. They train replacements, rescue hostages, and ultimately decide to stay on the force instead of opening a bar. Danny Costanzo (played by Billy Crystal) is a protagonist in Running Scared.
A Chicago police officer and Ray's partner. Still loves his ex-wife Anna. After capturing Gonzales, he plans to retire and open a bar with Ray. However, Gonzales kidnaps Anna, leading to a final confrontation where Danny rescues her, reconciles with her, and decides to continue his police career. Snake (played by Joe Pantoliano) appears in Running Scared.
An associate of drug dealer Julio Gonzales. Arrested by Ray and Danny, he is coerced into wearing a wire. He attempts to set up the detectives at a cargo ship meeting but is shot dead by Gonzales's subordinate for compromising the operation. Captain Logan (played by Dan Hedaya) appears in Running Scared.
The commanding officer of Ray and Danny. He reprimands them for sloppy work following the Gonzales bust and forces them on a vacation. He later assigns them the task of training their undercover replacements and informs them that Gonzales has been released on bail.
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Characters
Ray Hughes
(played by Gregory Hines) — protagonist
A wisecracking Chicago police officer known for unorthodox methods. Partners with Danny to bust drug dealer Julio Gonzales. After a chaotic shootout and a vacation where they plan to retire, they vow...
Danny Costanzo
(played by Billy Crystal) — protagonist
A Chicago police officer and Ray's partner. Still loves his ex-wife Anna. After capturing Gonzales, he plans to retire and open a bar with Ray. However, Gonzales kidnaps Anna, leading to a final confr...
Snake
(played by Joe Pantoliano) — supporting
An associate of drug dealer Julio Gonzales. Arrested by Ray and Danny, he is coerced into wearing a wire. He attempts to set up the detectives at a cargo ship meeting but is shot dead by Gonzales's su...
Captain Logan
(played by Dan Hedaya) — supporting
The commanding officer of Ray and Danny. He reprimands them for sloppy work following the Gonzales bust and forces them on a vacation. He later assigns them the task of training their undercover repla...
Key Relationships
Danny Costanzo → Snake
(Conflict Interrogators)
Ray Hughes → Snake
(Conflict Interrogators)
Danny Costanzo → Captain Logan
(Power Subordinate & Superior)
Ray Hughes → Captain Logan
(Power Subordinate & Superior)
Ray Hughes → Danny Costanzo
(Alliance Partners)
Story Analysis
Two unconventional Chicago detectives navigate a dangerous drug bust, career crisis, and final showdown to protect their city and their partnership.
