Muggable Mary: Street Cop
Muggable Mary: Street Cop

Muggable Mary: Street Cop

1982Movie100 minEnglish

Mary is a single mother with a disabled child who makes a living as a undercover cop catching johns, muggers, and rapists.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Oz ScottGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Mary is a determined police officer in New York City who is committed to cleaning up the streets. She faces down criminals and corruption within the force, determined to make a difference despite the dangers and systemic obstacles she encounters. The film follows her intense pursuit of justice in a gritty urban landscape.

Critical Reception

Muggable Mary: Street Cop was generally met with mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some critics acknowledged its attempt to provide a gritty portrayal of urban policing and a strong female lead, many found the film to be predictable and overly violent. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its direct-to-video release contributing to limited visibility.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent but unremarkable crime drama with a familiar plot.
  • Kay Lenz delivers a strong performance but can't overcome a formulaic script.
  • Praised for its gritty atmosphere but criticized for gratuitous violence.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but its direct-to-video nature suggests it did not garner significant widespread attention or strong opinions from general viewers.

Fun Fact

The film was initially developed as a potential television pilot, but was ultimately released as a feature film direct-to-video.

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