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Blue Streak (1999) is a comedy starring Martin Lawrence. The film was directed by Les Mayfield who has directed several other films including for The Man, Encino Man, and Miracle on 34th Street (1994). In addition to Lawrence, Blue Streak boasts an additional cast of Luke Wilson, Dave Chappelle, William Forsythe, Nicole Ari Parker, and others.

The film was released in September of 1999 and opened as the number one movie in North America. Blue Streak went on to gross over sixty million dollars at the box office and was considered a huge success because it nearly doubled its production costs. A sequel was in the works but never materialized and has since been dropped from plans at Columbia Pictures.

The soundtrack was also a success and has been certified platinum since it's release. The sound track featured artists such as Ja Rule, Keith Sweat, Tyrese, and others. The lead single from the soundtrack was "Girl's Best Friend" performed by Jay-Z. The single garnered much airplay on both television and radio.

The film was shot on location in California. The prime shooting spot was Sony Pictures studios which is located in Culver City, CA.

Synopsis

Miles Logan (Lawrence) is a jewel thief who has just stolen a $20 million diamond along with some accomplices. Things go haywire during the robbery and Logan has to hide the diamond at a construction site. Logan and his accomplices are arrested and spend time in jail. After serving time, Logan heads back to the spot where he hid the diamond only to find that the construction site was the location of a new LAPD headquarters. Logan scopes the place out then poses as a policeman transferring from another division. He is teamed up with naive detective Carlson (Wilson) and is sent out on multiple police investigations. Logan eventually recovers the diamond but an accomplice that helped him steal the diamond is hot on his trail. Logan must continue to fool the police and his accomplice in order to get away.

Taglines

He's A Cop That's Not. Believe That!

The bad boy is back... in the hip, high voltage action comedy!

To cop the loot - he became one!

He's a cop that's not.

Soundtrack Listing

# Girl's Best Friend - Jay-Z # Criminal Mind - Tyrese # Damn (Should've Treated U Right) - So Plush featuring Ja Rule # While You Were Gone - Kelly Price # I Put You On - Keith Sweat # Blue Diamond - Raekwon # Get Away - TQ featuring Krayzie Bone # Rock Ice - Hot Boys # Na Na Be Like - Foxy Brown # Gimme The Money - Rehab # Da Freak - Da Shortiez # Please Don't Forget About Me - Ruff Endz # All Eyes On Me (Revisiting Cold Blooded) - Strings # Playboy Like Me - Playa

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