Cops and Robbers

A young stockbroker, Tom, dreams of a life beyond his mundane existence and gets caught up in a dangerous game when he's tasked with stealing $15 million from his firm by a mysterious millionaire. He enlists the help of his friends, including an ex-con, to pull off the heist, unaware of the deadly consequences and double-crosses that await them.

Cops and Robbers was met with mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its inventive plot and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Chevy Chase and Jack Palance, others found the film's tone inconsistent and its plot convoluted. It did not achieve significant box office success, becoming a relatively forgotten film from the late 1970s.

• Praised for its high-concept premise and the chemistry between its leads.

• Criticized for a convoluted plot that doesn't always live up to its potential.

• Noted for its attempt at a stylish crime-comedy, though it often falls short.

Google audience: Audience reception for Cops and Robbers is largely muted, with many viewers finding it a forgettable crime caper that doesn't quite hit the mark.

The film was Chevrolet Chase's first leading role in a feature film after his initial rise to fame on Saturday Night Live.